Birds in Shenandoah National Park
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More than 190 species of resident and transient birds are known to use the park.
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Roughly thirty bird species are year-round residents including tufted titmice, red-tailed hawks, Carolina chickadees, wild turkeys, and barred owls.
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Due to the Park's location along the crest of the Blue Ridge and the extent of forested habitat, Shenandoah provides essential habitat for neotropical migratory birds, both for nesting and as a travel corridor.
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Rare to be found, but Native to Shenandoah Valley
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Moves tails up and down while walking
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Common Ravens make many different kinds of calls varying from a low, gurgling croak to harsh grating sounds and shrill alarm calls.
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Scientists have placed their vocalizations into as many as 33 different categories based on sound and context.
Common Raven Bullying a Sea Eagle (movement)
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American Crows are very social
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aggressive and often chase away larger birds including hawks, owls and herons.
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two-thirds the size of a Common Raven
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The Bald Eagle dwarfs most other raptors, including the Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawk.
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Adult Bald Eagles have white heads and tails with dark brown bodies and wings. Their legs and bills are bright yellow.
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year-round residents of ShenandoahNational Park
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the most common and smallest American woodpecker
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Often Seen in Winter
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Known for hunting ability for at least 3,000 years
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Shenandoah National Park is home to a peregrine falcon restoration program.
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Adult peregrines are about the size of a crow with wings that can span more than three feet.