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Hairy Woodpeckers are skilled foragers, primarily feeding on insects like wood-boring beetles, ants, caterpillars, and spiders found beneath

Pileated Woodpecker boasts a wingspan of up to 30 inches and can measure around 16-19 inches in length. Its prominent red crest, black body,

Ruffed Grouse. Known scientifically as Bonasa umbellus, these birds captivate with their drumming displays and natural adaptation

Wild turkeys, often associated with Thanksgiving, are more than just a holiday symbol. They are an integral part of our ecosystem, and their

The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), is not native to Michigan but have become an integral part of Michigan’s avian heritage....

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the American Woodcock, scientifically known as Scolopax minor, is a fascinating bird that thrives in...

Sharp-shinned Hawks are small hawks characterized by their short wings, long tails, and distinctive slate-blue plumage in adults. They...

As fall stretches across Michigan, ospreys embark on their annual journey south. The osprey, scientifically known as Pandion haliaetus,...

Michigan is blessed with a diverse range of wildlife, and among its avian residents, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) stands out...

The scientific name for stick insects is Phasmatodea, from the Greek word phasma (“phantom”), which refers to this insect’s ability to...

Praying mantises belong to the insect family of Mantidae ("mantids"). All mantids have enlarged forelegs (“raptorial legs”) adapted for...

Monarch butterflies have bright orange wings covered with black veins and rimmed with a black border and white dots. This brilliant...

Dragonflies belong to an order of insects known as Odonata, which means “toothed one” in Greek and refers to the dragonfly’s serrated...

Gray tree frogs live in forested areas throughout the eastern United States and southern Ontario. They are about two inches long and have...

Wood frogs are found only in the United States and Canada. They are about three inches long and have bumpy skin that comes in several...

Most green frogs are green, but some are brownish green, yellowish green, or olive. Their legs have dark bands across them, and their...

The killdeer is a familiar species across North America, thanks to its preference for open habitats and its loud calls, which give it its...

The Kirtland’s warbler is a small gray-and-yellow bird and one of the rarest songbirds in North America. It was named after Jared...

Eastern Bluebirds spend the winter in the southeastern United States and return to the upper midwest to breed in early March. Immediately...

Brook trout are native to Michigan's waters, and they were designated the state fish of Michigan in 1988. They have long, streamlined...