Evening Grosbeaks
They live in northern North America and in high elevation.
Generally what is the size/ length of a Northern Cardinal?
8 3/4 inches (tip of beak to tip of tail)
What is the American Barn Owl scientific name?
Tyto Furcata
What are some key identifiers that a bird is a Eastern Bluebird?
- Larger than most sparrows
- A thrush
- Rusty throat, breast, and sides
What is the scientific name of the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron?
Nyctanassa Violacea
What food gives the evening grosbeaks energy?
Seeds and Fruits
(box elder, apple, tulip tree seeds etc.)
What do Northern Cardinals generally eat?
Insects, spiders, seeds, fruits, and berries.
How is the American Barn owl's voice described?
Harsh (Bona fide screech), including hissing, barking, and clicking sounds.
Where can you find the Eastern Bluebird in Missouri?
Statewide, summer resident statewide, in the winter uncommon in the south and rare in the north.
Where in Missouri is the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron mostly found?
Southeast (but statewide in the summer)
What colors are the evening grosbeak males generally?
Upper parts are yellow, with black wings and tail, and a brownish wash on head and back.
What is the Northern Cardinal's scientific name?
Cardinalis cardinalis.
What are the American Barn owls primary food sources?
Small rodents, birds, insects, bats, and reptiles.
In what season do Eastern Bluebirds arrive at their breeding locations?
Springtime, March-April
What is the physical description of a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron?
Gray with dark markings on back and wings, with a creamy white cheek patch and crown.
What is the evening grosbeaks scientific name?
Coccothraustes Vespertinus
What animals are Northern Cardinals often prey for?
Falcons, hawks, owls, and other raptors
BONUS - Eggs and nestlings are eaten by snakes, blue Jays, and squirrels
What is the American Barn Owl's generally life capacity?
Usually 1-2 years
In the summer, where are Eastern Bluebirds generally found?
Grasslands with scattered trees, farmland, and backyards
How is the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron's voice described?
Short Quoc, higher but otherwise resembling the black-crowned call.
What family is the Evening Grosbeak a part of?
Fringillidae (finches)
Where are Northern Cardinal generally found?
Found in hedges, thicket, and berry patches in rural areas and towns.
True or False, the American Barn bird is a rare permanent resident of Missouri
What is the Eastern Bluebird's scientific name?
Sialia Sialis
What family does the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron belong to?
Ardeidae (herons) in the order Pelecaniformes