Common Raven

Common Raven

Author:  Koa Planedin Photos by Mike Yip Common name: The Common Raven Scientific Name: Corvus corax Identifying FeaturesCorvus corax is 22-30 inches in length, has a 40-59 inch wing span, and weighs 1.5-4.4 lbs. C. corax is one of the heaviest passerines. You can...
Black Oystercatcher

Black Oystercatcher

The Black Oystercatcher Author:  Leah Brett Scientific name: Haematopus bachmani Size range: 35cm to 43 cm Identifying features:  The Black Oystercatcher is an all black shorebird. What stands out in this bird is the bright red long bill and the yellow ring around the...
Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher

The Belted Kingfisher Article, illustrations and animation by Jake Duncan Photo courtesy of Mike Yip Common Name: Belted Kingfisher Scientific Name: Megaceryle alcyon Size Range: Their size can vary from 28 cm to 33 cm, their weight averages at 150g to 170g, and their...
Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Authors: Calen Michel and Isacc Hatfield Photos by Isaac Hatfield and video by Calen Michel Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus Adult weight: 3 to 6.3kg Wingspan: 1.8-2.3m Height: 30-40in Identifying features:  Adults have a white head, neck, and tail and a dark...
Black Turnstone

Black Turnstone

The Black Turnstone Author/Photography: Hadley Rutherford Scientific name: Arenaria melanocephala. Size range: 8.7-9.8 inches in length and 3.5-6 ounces. Identifying features: Black Turnstones are small birds with white undersides and blackish brown backs. Breeding...