Red-tailed Hawk
Blizzard
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Among largest hawk species native to MD
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Diurnal carnivore with a varied diet.
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Numerous adaptations for daytime living.
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A large impressive raptor.
Eastern Screech Owl
Archimedes
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Smallest year round species native to MD
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Nocturnal carnivore with a varied diet.
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Numerous adaptations for nocturnal living.
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Large attitude in small body.
American Kestrel
TBD
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Smallest falcon species in North America (Native to MD)
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Diurnal bird of prey/carnivore with a varied diet,
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Numerous adaptations for nocturnal living.
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Speedy hunter.
Rock Pigeon
Pidge
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AKA: city doves, city pigeons
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May be the 1st domesticated bird
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Numerous adaptations for diurnal living.
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Have been in North America since 1606, originally native to Eurasia and northern Africa