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Grass Spiders
“Grass spiders” are timid and non-aggressive. When their web is approached by anything other than an insect, they typically retreat to the back of their funnel web. Taxonomic Hierarchy Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Family: Agelenidae Genus: Agelenopsis Species: Agelenopsis spp. Common Name (Official / AAS) Grass Spiders Other Common Names Funnel Weaver Author Author of genus name: C. G. […]
Gray Fox
What Part Of The World Do Foxes Live In? Gray foxes occur throughout most of North America from southern Canada to northern Venezuela and Colombia. They do not occur in portions of the mountainous northwestern United States, the Great Plains and eastern Central America. What Type Of Habitat Do Gray Foxes Prefer? Gray foxes can […]
Moorhen
The Common Moorhen is a medium-sized crake that has a velvety brownish black plumage with flanks that have a distinctive white streak. The undertail coverts are white, conspicuous when the tail is jerked while swimming. The Moorhen has eye-catching red frontal shield and yellow legs. Younger Moorhens do not have the red frontal shield and […]
Canada Goose
Canada Goose is the largest of the “black” geese, almost swan sized. Adult Canada geese have dark brown body on the top half and paler body below. They have a white patch below their black tail. The scientific name for a Canada Goose is “Branta canadensis. Their head, beak and long neck are black, with […]
Northern Mockingbird
The Northern Mockingbird is one of the most fascinating creatures in North America. This small songbird has an interesting history and a unique appearance. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Northern Mockingbird and learn more about what makes it so special. The Mockingbird The Mockingbird is so revered that it […]
Cactus Wren
The cactus wren is a unique bird that can be found in the Southwestern United States. This bird is known for its distinctive song, as well as its habit of building nests in cacti. The cactus wren is a beautiful bird, and it is a popular tourist attraction in the Southwestern United States. If you […]
Willow Ptarmigan
The willow ptarmigan is a beautiful bird that can be found in the northern parts of the world. This bird is medium to large in size, and its feathers are a mix of brown, white, and black. It has a reddish-brown crest on its head. Willow ptarmigans live in cold climates, and they eat seeds, […]
Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer is Alabama’s state bird. It was adopted as the state bird in 1927. The yellowhammer is a small, brown songbird with a bright yellow head and breast. They can be found throughout Alabama year-round. Yellowhammers are common birds and are not considered to be threatened or endangered. The Yellowhammer is also known as […]
