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Marsh Wrens (Cistothorus palustris) are common residents in marshes and other wetlands areas across the United States. They are small, migratory birds with brown feathers and slightly decurved bills. Their upright tails serve as another good field identification mark. During spring, they can be seen and heard moving among the... 

The Winter Wrens (Troglodytes troglodytes) are pint sized wrens found living on or near forest floors across the United States. Their brown mottled feathers tend to blend into the background, making hearing one more likely than seeing one. Males excel at singing long and loud (for their size at leats). Like other wren species,... 

The Red-breasted Sapsucker is the West Coast variant of the more general sapsucker family. As the name implies, sapsuckers bore into sap producing trees looking for both sap and any insects in the area. They are shy birds, but can be approached by humans when they get use to their presence. Most Red-breasted Sapsuckers spend... 

The Gilded Flicker is one of three commonly found flicker subspecies in the United States. They are cavity nesters, not too picky about the trees they use, as long as the trees or wood objects are weakened or decayed. Flickers are commonly called the ground eaters of the woodpecker family. You often see them hopping along the... 

Gila Woodpeckers are cavity nesters that range across the lower elevations of the desert Southwest. It is an adaptable bird whose habitat ranges from desert to riparian forests, both cacti (primarily saguaro) and an assortment of trees are cavity preferences. The same adaptability applies to their dietary habits. They will east... 

There are about 10,000 bird species, found in every shape and size, from the tiny hummingbird to the majestic condor. They occur in all the colors of the rainbow and are loved for their musical songs. Some birds can even mimic human speech. All birds lay eggs to incubate their young, and all have feathers—a trait no other... 

Tiger Panthera tigris The tiger is the largest member of the felid (cat) family. They sport long, thick reddish coats with white bellies and white and black tails. Their heads, bodies, tails and limbs have narrow black, brown or gray stripes.  There were once nine subspecies of tigers: Bengal, Siberian, Indochinese, South Chinese,... 

This University of Michigan official website has all the tiger vital stats, pictures and scientific classifications for these fascinating creatures, from habitats around the world.  The Specimens tab has up close and personal photos of tiger skulls, with detail of jaw structure and teeth.  Be sure to click on the Pictures...