Central-America

House Finch

The house finch can become redder depending on what it eats

Pigeon

They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.

Mourning Dove

It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call

Alligator Gar

The alligator gar has toxic eggs to protect against predators

Spotted Gar

They are commonly mistaken as logs in the water due to their cylindrical body.

Kinkajou

The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.

Locust

Each locust can eat its weight in plants each day.

Kangaroo Rat

Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water

Eastern Bluebird

Bluebirds drop straight down on their prey from their perch, much like leopards.

Barred Owl

Like other owls, the barred owl swallows its prey whole.

Scarlet Macaw

Like many parrots, the scarlet macaw is capable of vocal mimicry.

Mountain Bluebird

Depending on the time of the year, the mountain bird can live as far north as Alaska.

Gray Fox

The gray fox has retractable claws and a rotating wrist that allow it to climb trees with some proficiency

Prairie Dog

Prairie dog “towns” can consists of hundreds of individuals