South Dakota Birds

"Bird Bits" Photo ID -- Advanced Quiz #2

1.
Much plainer during fall migration, although all plumages show black underside of the tail with a contrasting white rump.

2.
A summer resident in South Dakota.  It shows much less contrast in markings in the winter months.

3.
This is one of the least social of grebes, never found in flocks and very often seen singly.

4.
This raptor often chases its prey with fast, darting maneuvers close to the ground.

5.
This yellowish-green legs, dark eye, and black and red spots on the bill are key identification features.

6.
In breeding plumage, this species has a chestnut-colored ear patch.

7.
This warbler is usually found in fairly dry environments, and has a habit of bobbing it's tail up and down.

8.
This small bird is much more common in areas south of South Dakota.

9.
This warbler lives in northern spruce forests in summer, and on Caribbean islands in the winter.

10.
This species is a common summer resident in the state.

11.
This species was once much more common in the U.S. than it is today.

12.
The gray cheeks and the bird's size separate this species from other similar rails.

13.
This wren species is normally found to the south and east of South Dakota.

14.
This Western warbler only very rarely strays into the eastern U.S.

15.
This species prefers taller grass than its close relatives, and commonly breeds in South Dakota.

16.
No hints here...the obvious field marks are showing above!!

17.
A summer resident that often stays out of sight in the tops of trees.  But hey, so do some of the other listed species.

18.
This small bird is normally only found in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

19. 

This Grebe with striking summer plumage typically is only an uncommon breeder in the northeastern part of South Dakota.

20.
These small sparrows dwell in grassy and weedy fields, and are typically difficult to observe.