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How many broods per year does the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker typically have?

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1 (correct)
  • 4

Which of the following best describes the primary function of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's tongue?

  • To lap up sticky sap and insects (correct)
  • To pierce bark and make holes
  • To filter sap from trees
  • To drill holes in trees for nesting

What is a distinctive characteristic of a male Hairy Woodpecker?

  • White mark on the back of the head
  • Red mark on the throat
  • Black mark on the chest
  • Red mark on the back of the head (correct)

Which statement best describes the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's drumming pattern?

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What is a key difference between the male and female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker?

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What is a primary method that Chimney Swifts use to stay hidden in their environment?

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How do Chimney Swifts construct their nests?

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What distinguishes a male Chimney Swift from a female?

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What is the approximate wingspan of a Bald Eagle?

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What is the primary diet of a Chimney Swift during summer?

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Which feature distinguishes a juvenile Bald Eagle from an adult?

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What is the incubation period for Bald Eagle eggs?

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How long does it take for Chipping Sparrow eggs to incubate?

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What characteristic shape is used to identify the Chimney Swift in flight?

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How do Bald Eagles typically migrate?

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What type of food do Bald Eagles primarily consume?

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Where do Chimney Swifts commonly roost?

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What behavior is commonly observed during Bald Eagle mating rituals?

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Which bird is much larger and darker than the Chimney Swift?

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At what age do juvenile Bald Eagles attain their adult white head and tail?

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What is notable about the Bald Eagle's nest?

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What color are the eggs laid by the female Ring-necked Duck?

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How long is the incubation period for Hooded Merganser eggs?

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Which of the following statements about the male Ring-necked Duck is correct?

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What is the primary method of nesting for the female Chipping Sparrow?

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What type of food does the Hooded Merganser primarily consume?

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What distinguishes the male Bufflehead from the male Ring-necked Duck?

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How long does the incubation period last for the eggs of the Common Redpoll?

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What is a distinguishing feature of a male Common Redpoll?

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What behavior is typical of the juvenile Hooded Merganser?

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During what stage of development does the female Ring-necked Duck teach the young to feed?

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What types of food do Chipping Sparrows primarily eat?

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How many eggs do Chipping Sparrows typically lay in a single brood?

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Where does the female Hooded Merganser typically build her nest?

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During which season do Common Redpolls migrate into Michigan?

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What distinguishes a juvenile Common Redpoll from the adults?

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What is the common name for the fast ‘chip’ call made by male Chipping Sparrows?

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What is the primary diet of the House Finch?

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How long is the incubation period for the House Finch eggs?

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Which of the following features helps to identify the female House Finch?

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What is the typical number of eggs laid by the House Finch?

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What distinguishes the male House Finch's appearance?

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Which statement regarding the House Wren’s nesting is correct?

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What is the fledging period for House Finch chicks?

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Which characteristic differentiates the House Wren from sparrows?

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Hairy Woodpecker

A black and white woodpecker with a white belly, black wings with rows of white spots, a white stripe down the back, a long black bill, and a red mark on the back of the head.

Sapsucker

A woodpecker that drills holes in trees to extract sap and insects.

Red-headed Woodpecker Identification

The method used by the Red-headed Woodpecker to identify the male and female.

Fledgling

The process by which a bird grows from a hatchling to fledgling.

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Incubation

The period when a bird's eggs are kept warm to develop a chick.

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Chimney Swift Description

A small, brown, cigar-shaped bird that is usually only seen in flight. It has long, swept-back wings that are longer than its body and a pointed tail.

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Chimney Swift Camouflage

The Chimney Swift uses its camouflage coloring to blend in with its environment, making it difficult for predators to spot it.

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Chimney Swift Nest

The Chimney Swift builds its nest inside chimneys or hollow trees, using tiny twigs and saliva to cement them together.

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Chimney Swift Flight

The Chimney Swift is known for its swift and agile flight, flying in groups and feeding on insects high in the air.

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Chimney Swift Migration

The Chimney Swift is a migratory bird that spends the summer in North America and winters in South America.

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Chipping Sparrow Description

The Chimney Swift is a small sparrow with a distinctive gray chest, white eyebrows, and rusty crown. It also has a thin black eye line and two faint wing bars.

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Chimney Swift Call

The Chimney Swift's unique call is a twittering sound, often heard before the bird is seen.

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Chipping Sparrow Season

The Chipping Sparrow is a common bird found during the summer months in North America.

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Bald Eagle

A large, powerful bird of prey with a distinctive white head and tail, known for its soaring flight.

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Juvenile Bald Eagle

The immature stage of a bald eagle, characterized by a dark brown body and wings, white speckles and spots, and a gray bill.

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Bald Eagle Nest

A massive nest built by a pair of bald eagles, typically in a tall tree and used for breeding and raising young.

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Fledging (Bald Eagle)

The process of a bald eagle chick leaving the nest after it has grown large enough to fly and hunt on its own.

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Partial Migrator

A bird that migrates to warmer regions during the winter months to find food and better weather conditions. Bald eagles are partial migrants, meaning some individuals migrate while others remain in their breeding areas.

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Indigo Bunting

A small, vibrantly colored songbird with a bright blue plumage, often seen in brushy areas and gardens.

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Male Indigo Bunting

The male Indigo Bunting, distinguished by its vibrant blue color and dark markings on its wings and tail.

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Flock

A group of birds sharing similar characteristics or belonging to the same species.

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Chipping Sparrow

A small songbird with a distinctive rusty crown, black eye line, and heavily streaked chest. Often called "chippy" for its call.

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Chipping Sparrow Breeding

The Chipping Sparrow breeds twice per year, producing 3-5 blue-green eggs with brown markings.

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Chipping Sparrow Migration

This sparrow migrates in large flocks, often traveling at night.

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Male vs. Female Hoary Redpoll

The male Hoary Redpoll has a bright red crown and raspberry-red chest, while the female lacks the red chest.

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Hoary Redpoll Migration

Hoary Redpolls migrate into Michigan from Canada, but only in some winters. This erratic migration pattern is called "irruptive migration."

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Hoary Redpoll Description

The Hoary Redpoll is a sparrow-like bird with a black spot on the chin and a heavily streaked back.

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Hoary Redpoll Nest

The Hoary Redpoll nests in a cup-shaped structure built by the female. One brood is typical, sometimes two.

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Hoary Redpoll Diet

Hoary Redpolls feed mainly on seeds and insects. They are often found at seed feeders.

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House finch male vs female

The male House Finch has a red-to-orange face, throat, chest, and rump with a brown cap and streaked wings. The female has a similar but duller coloration, lacking the bright red cap and often appearing brown overall.

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House Finch migration

The House Finch is a non-migratory bird, however some individuals may move to find food.

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House Finch diet

House finches are known to visit feeders that offer various seeds, fruits, leaf buds, and grape jelly.

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House Finch identification

The House Finch is characterized by its heavily streaked chest, which helps to distinguish it from other similar species.

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House Finch nesting

The House Finch nests in a cup-shaped structure, often built in a tree cavity. Females build the nest and they can have 2 broods per year.

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House Finch eggs and incubation

The House Finch's eggs are pale blue and lightly marked. They are incubated by the female for 12 to 14 days.

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House Finch fledging

After hatching, the young House Finch chicks are cared for by both the male and female parents until they are able to fly, typically around 15 to 19 days.

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House Finch social behavior

House Finches are known to be very social birds and can often be seen visiting feeders in small flocks.

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Ring-necked Duck

A diving duck found in freshwater lakes, usually seen in pairs or small flocks. Known for its distinctive tall, peaked head with a sloped forehead and cinnamon collar, almost impossible to see in the field. Also called Ring-billed Duck due to the white ring on its bill.

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Male Ring-necked Duck

The male Ring-necked Duck is smaller with a large white head patch and a blue bill with a white ring.

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Female Ring-necked Duck

The female Ring-necked Duck has brown sides, a gray face, a white eye-ring, and a white ring around the bill.

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Hooded Merganser

A small diving duck found in shallow ponds, sloughs, lakes, and rivers. Known for its black-and-white plumage and a distinctive 'hood' that raises to show a large white patch on each side of the head.

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Male Hooded Merganser

The male Hooded Merganser has black-and-white plumage with rust-brown sides and a long, thin black bill.

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Female Hooded Merganser

The female Hooded Merganser has brown-and-rust plumage with a long, thin brown bill.

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Male Bufflehead

The male Bufflehead is smaller than the Ring-necked Duck and has white sides.

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Male Wood Duck

The male Wood Duck has a green head, distinguishing it from the Hooded Merganser.

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Study Notes

Birds of Michigan Field Guide

  • This is a field guide to the birds of Michigan.
  • It is the 3rd edition.
  • The author is Stan Tekiela.
  • The book is published by Adventure Publications, Cambridge, Minnesota.

Dedication

  • Dedicated to Katherine and Abigail.

Acknowledgments

  • Thanks to the National Wildlife Refuge System and state and local agencies for stewarding the lands critical to bird species.

Edited by

  • Edited by Sandy Livoti
  • Cover, book design and illustrations by Jonathan Norberg
  • Range maps produced by Anthony Hertzel
  • Cover photograph: American Goldfinch by Stan Tekiela
  • All photos by Stan Tekiela, except for: (juvenile) by Rick and Nora Bowers; (female) by Kevin T. Karlson; and (female) and (juvenile) by Maslowski Wildlife Productions; (displaying) by Harmut Walter; (juvenile), (both juveniles), (juvenile) and (in-flight juvenile) by Brian K. Wheeler; and (female), (main), and (in-flight) (female) by Jim Zipp.
  • Some photos were taken in a contained/controlled environment.

Birds of Michigan Field Guide Edition Information

  • First Edition: 1999
  • Second Edition: 2004
  • Third Edition: 2019
  • Copyright © 1999, 2004, 2019 by Stan Tekiela
  • ISBN 978-1-59193-900-9 (pbk.); ISBN 978-1-59193-901-6 (ebook)

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • What's New?
  • Why Watch Birds in Michigan?
  • Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds
  • Bird Basics
  • Bird Color Variables
  • Bird Nests
  • Who Builds the Nest?
  • Fledging
  • Why Birds Migrate
  • How Do Birds Migrate?
  • How to Use This Guide
  • Range Maps
  • Sample Pages
  • The Birds: individual sections for each bird species, including: Size, appearance, range maps, food, and Stan's notes
  • Additional sections: Birding on the Internet, Checklist/Index by Species, Observation Notes, More for the Midwest by Stan Tekiela, About the Author

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