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A bird of the coastlines, rarely found inland in South Dakota. The Brown Pelican is a spectacular plunge-diver, rocketing downward from 75 feet or higher as it plunges for fish below the surface. Brown Pelicans were seriously endangered by the 1960s, with North American populations reduced to a small Florida population. With... 

The American White Pelican is one of the largest birds found in South Dakota. They are migrants through most of the state, but do nest in some of the northeastern counties. Unlike their cousins, the Brown Pelican, American White Pelicans do not plunge dive, but feed by dipping their large pouched bill into the water and scooping... 

Unlike other similar Rails, the Virginia Rail is a rather common breeding bird in South Dakota.  Like other Rails, however, they are more often heard than seen as they prefer thick marsh vegetation.  They are often found in conjunction with Sora. Habitat: Uses a variety of shallow fresh- and brackish-water habitats, provided... 

Marsh Wrens are often difficult to spot in their preferred wetland habitats, as they tend to forage very low in the wetland vegetation.  Their bubbly song can often be heard in these habitats, however.  They build globe-shaped nests attached to wetland vegetation, and are known for building 20 or more “dummy nests”... 

The American Coot is a member of the rail family. It is characterized by black or gray feathers, a white bill and red eyes. They look similar to ducks in water and often inhabit the same types of ponds and lakes as many duck species. During winter they can congregate in very large flocks. AKPC_IDS += "83,";Popularity: 20% [?] Read More →