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The Weimaraner can be traced back to the early 1800s, and is believed to have ancestral relation to the Bloodhound. The breed was developed in Germany and likely related to German hounds and hunting dogs – specifically the German Shorthaired Pointer. Originally called the Weimar Pointer, the breed was a much sought-after... 

The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the “Westie,” hails from Poltalloch, Scotland and dates back well over a century. Once known as the Poltalloch Terrier or Roseneath Terrier, Westies were used to hunt vermin as well as provide companionship. The breed has been in the US since the early 1900s. Size 13-20... 

Yorkshire Terriers can be traced back to the Waterside Terrier and developed as a result of breeding with various other terriers throughout England. Originally known as Scotch Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers were brought to Yorkshire by weavers in the mid 19th century. During the Victorian Era they became quite fashionable. The... 

The Least Grebe is the smallest of the Grebes. It looks similar to the Pied-billed Grebe, which is the next picture. The bill is different and it has the orange/red eyes. AKPC_IDS += "165,";Popularity: 15% [?] Read More →

The smallest of the Grebes found in the state, the Pied-billed Grebe is rarely seen in flight. When disturbed or threatened, it prefers to slowly sink and swim away underwater, or move away with just it’s head above water. A mature bird in breeding plumage is pictured at the right. Only mature adults in breeding plumage... 

The mature White Ibis is easily distinguished from other Ibis, thanks to its stark all-white plumage. Generally a bird found near the coastlines in the Southeastern United States, strays do occasionally wander well north of the normal breeding range. It remains an extremely rare visitor to South Dakota, however. While they often... 

The Glossy Ibis is virtually identical to its close relative, the White-faced Ibis, and extreme care should be taken when trying to differentiate between the two. However, while the White-faced Ibis can be common in parts of the state (primarily the Northeast), the Glossy Ibis is normally only found near the Gulf Coast and southern... 

The White-faced Ibis is the Ibis most commonly found in South Dakota. It is very similar to the Glossy Ibis, but the two species ranges are generally distinctive. Where they do overlap, intermediates (possibly hybrids) can make positive identification nearly impossible. They currently appear to be expanding in both range and... 

A black bodied tern that is easily identifiable in South Dakota, especially in its dark breeding plumage. The bird at the right is a first-summer young bird, and has similar plumage to a winter plumage adult. They lead a unique life, nesting on freshwater marshes in the interior of North America, while wintering at sea around... 

The Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) is a species that generally falls into the kingfisher family of birds, although there is disagreement about the taxonomical classification about kingfishers in general Like all kingfishers, the Belted Kingfisher is an excellent fishing bird. It has excellent eyesight, which helps it spot...