Birds

The Canada goose is one of the most recognizable in the goose family, with their brownish feathers and their black head and neck with a white stripe running across their chin. These birds are found all across North America. They breed in areas of Canada and are found in areas of the United States of America and even Mexico. They are herbivores, meaning they do not eat animals of any kind. They eat a variety of grasses and seeds, and spend most of their time in marshes and ponds, but they will also spend their time around people in cities and in towns.

The American robin is one of many species of robins found all over the world that live in North America. They are found in many areas from Canada and all the way down into Mexico. They are recognized for their yellow beaks, their black heads, and their reddish-orange chests. They eat a variety of insects and plants, ranging from:

• Earthworms
• Grubs
• Berries
• Seeds

They are also known to be very protective of their young, screeching and dive-bombing anyone who gets close to their nest. They are also known to be excellent parents, each one taking turns taking care of their children.

The wood duck is a highly recognizable species for their colorful heads and bodies, as well as their white stripes and red-colored eyes. Only the male wood ducks have the colorful bodies and unique eye color. They are mostly found in the eastern and southern parts of the United States of America, but they are also found in certain areas of Canada and Mexico. Unlike some other birds, who make their nests on branches, wood ducks make their nests inside holes in trees. Their diet, simiilar to the Canada goose, is made up of mostly plants. To get their food, they will dip their head forward into the water and pull out the plants with their beaks, causing them to be upside down.

The Northern flicker is a species of woodpecker, recognized for its tan-colored feathers, black speckles, and a red mark on its head. They are found all over North America, ranging from the lower part of Mexico all the way to the upper parts of Canada. A lot like the wood duck, they make their nests inside of holes in trees. Unlike other woodpeckers though, they look for food on the ground, rather than pecking a tree to find food. They eat mostly insects, digging their beaks into the dirt and grabbing their prey with their tongues. Their tongues have barbs, making it easier for them to grab onto their food.

The great egret is one of many species that is actually found all over the globe, one of the continents being North America. It strongly depends on where they live, but these birds can either have a yellow or a black beak. The ones that live in North America have a yellow beak. They are found to live mostly in wet areas, typically:

• Ponds
• Wetlands
• Marshes
• Swamps

They usually spend their time by themselves, but they will sometimes be together in large groups if there is a lot of food. Although they are called "egrets", they are actually in the heron family. They eat a variety of foods, but will typically eat fish.

The Northern cardinal is one of the most highly recognized bird species, known for its bright red color, black mask, and crest on top of its head. They are found mostly in the eastern and southern parts of the United States, as well as most of Mexico, all year round because they do not migrate, unlike many other species of birds. They are also known to be a highly agressive species. In the spring and summer, when their hormones are high, both male and female cardinals have been known to attack other birds and even their own reflections in windows to defend their homes from others they think are dangerous.