Short-eared Owl

July 11, 2010July 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Photo by NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Asio flammeus L 15″ (38 cm). Song or calls: Sharp, barked “kyow!.” Description:

Phasianidae

Sharp-tailed Grouse

July 10, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Tympanuchus phasianellus L 17″(43 cm). Song or calls: Displaying male, low cooing

Gruidae

Sandhill Crane

July 9, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, red to orange, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie

Grus canadensis L 41″(104 cm) W 73″(185 cm). Song or calls: Loud rattling “gar-oo-oo.” Description: Sexes similar. Over 36″(90 cm)

Odontophoridae

Sage Grouse

July 9, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, large, Prairie grassland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Centrocercus urophasianus L 28″(71 cm). Song or calls: Displaying males make loud, bubbly popping noises while inflating and deflating air

Laridae

Sabine’s Gull

July 9, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Xema sabini L 13 1/2″ (34 cm) W 33″ (84 cm). Song or calls: Loud grating “kier.” Description: Sexes similar.

Accipitridae

Rough-legged Hawk

July 9, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo lagopus L 22″(56 cm) W 56″(142 cm). Song or calls: Generally silent. Will give soft

Anatidae

Ross’s Goose

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Chen rossi L 23″ (58 cm). Sexes similar. Song or calls: Similar to high-pitched bark of

Threskiornithidae

Roseate Spoonbill

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, red to orange, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Ajaia ajaja L 32″ (81 cm) W 50″ (127 cm). Song or calls: No information. Description:

Phasianidae

Ring-necked Pheasant

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu blue to aqua, brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Phasianus colchicus Male L 33″(84 cm), Female L 21″(53 cm). Song or calls: Territorial “kok-cack” crow

Laridae

Ring-billed Gull

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Larus delawarensis L 17 1/2″ (45 cm) W 48″ (122 cm) Song or calls: Listen (NGPC

Gaviidae

Red-throated Loon

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, red to orange, Rivers or Lakes, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Gavia stellata L 25″ (64 cm). Song or calls: Short, wailing yelp. Description: Sexes similar. Thin,

Accipitridae

Red-tailed Hawk

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, red to orange, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo jamaicensis L 22″(56 cm) W 50″(127 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Red-shouldered Hawk

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo lineatus L 19″(48 cm) W 40″(102 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Podicipedidae

Red-necked Grebe

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, red to orange, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie

photo by Phil Swanson Podiceps grisegena L 20″ (51 cm). Song or calls: In spring and summer both sexes utter

Anatidae

Redhead

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, red to orange, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, Wetland

photo by Phil Swanson Aythya americana L 19″(48 cm). Song or calls: Male courting call is a loud “meow,” Description:

Anatidae

Red-breasted Merganser

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, green to olive, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Mergus serrator L 23″(58 cm). Song or calls: Displaying males, “yeow-yeow.” Females, harsh “karrr.” Description: Shaggy

Anatidae

Long-tailed Duck

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Clangula hyemalis Male L 22″(56 cm). Female L 16″ (41 cm). Song or calls: Displaying male, gurgling calls sounding like

Falconidae

Prairie Falcon

July 6, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Falco mexicanus L 15 1/2-19 1/2″(39-50 cm) W 35-43″(89-109 cm). Song or calls: Loud “kree-kree-kree,” usually

Laridae

Pomarine Jaeger

July 6, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Stercorarius pomarinus L 21″ (53 cm) W 48″ (122 cm). Song or calls: Various squeals and

Picidae

Pileated Woodpecker

July 6, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, red to orange, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Dryocopus pileatus L 16 1/2″ (42 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser does