North America

 

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Who might be living in your backyard? It likely depends on which state you live in. Maybe you've been fortunate to have seen some of these animals in their natural habitat, but rarely will you have such a wonderful opportunity to observe them at your leisure.

 

North American River Otter Lontra canadensis
White-nosed Coati Nasua narica
American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Whistling Swan Cygnus columbianus
North American Wood Duck     Aix sponsa
Pintail Anas acuta
American Wigeon Anas americana
Common Shovler Anas clypeata
Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis
Redhead Aythya americana
Barrow's Goldeneye Bucephala islandica
Hooded Merganser Mergus cucullatus
Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis