Species observed in 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9-8 7-6-5 4-3-2 1 out of 16 years of the count.
This Learning-Feature was developed for the 2013 CBC season. As we prepare for the 2019 season, we now have 22 years of data. (See Updated Compilation)
This feature stresses the most commonly occuring species, so there is little change in the relative frequencies of those species.
A good preparation for the 2019 count is still provided.
An update of this feature will take place at a later date.
English Name: Genus species: | Comments | Photos |
Swans, Geese and Ducks | ||
Canada Goose Branta canadensis Enlarge Map External Sites: Cornell USGS Image Search | Seen only on the Rio Grande. Note white mark on Cheek. Larger than local Ducks. | |
Diurnal Raptors: Vultures, Eagles, Hawks and Falcons | ||
Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus Enlarge Map External Sites: Cornell USGS Image Search | Female pictured. Male gray above, White below with black wingtips. Usually seen flying in agricultural fields about 4-7 feet above ground. Often rises slightly to clear fences. | Alameda Ave NE, Albuquerque Enlarge |
Pigeons and Doves | ||
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Enlarge Map External Sites: Cornell USGS Image Search | Generally seen flying in small groups (2-4 individuals). Note long, pointed tail which shows white edges when landing. Call is a soft, slow "who-AH, who, who, who" heard during the day. (Commonly mistaken for an owl. Note: Owls usually do not call during daylight hours) | El Bosque El Bosque |
Ideas for using this table: | |
Exercise #1: |
Use a sheet of paper to cover left column of display. Describe every part of the bird pictured. (If no local photo exists, use "Click for Photos" Link) Name the species and check in left column to see if you are correct. |
Exercise #2: |
Use a sheet of paper to cover right two columns of display. Try to describe the species from memory. Check to see how well your description matches the photo. (If no local photo exists, use "Click for Photos" Link) |
Exercise #3: |
Use as simple flash cards: Use a sheet of paper to cover left column of display. Name the species and check in left column to see if you are correct. |
Exercise #4: |
For each species: Using a field guide, read the species account to determine the habitat where the bird is most likely to be found. If you have no field guide, use the "Cornell" link to see their species account. Scroll down to "Habitat". |
Exercise #5: |
For each species: Using a field guide, read the species account to get a sense of the sounds this species makes. Go to the "Cornell" link to access recordings of this species. |
External Links in table below: | |
(Remote sites open in a new window.) | |
Cornell | Opens Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds site's species account in a new browser window. This site offers detailed information on every species including sound recordings. |
USGS | Opens the USGS Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter species account in a new browser window. Includes BBS and CBC maps, ID Tips and Taxonomy for each species. |
Image Search | Shows the results of a Google image search for the species. |
All Photographs by Robert Templeton unless otherwise noted. Copyright Information. |