River Camp Migratory Birds Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. These are social birds with red waxy-tipped feathers who appear to be wearing a mask. They swallow berries whole and fly over the water to find tasty insects.
  2. 6. This colorful raptor is the smallest falcon in North America.
  3. 7. This is a medium-sized hawk with an owl-like face that flies low to the ground while hunting. Males are gray and white while females are brown.
  4. 9. These ducks feed on underwater vegetation in marshes, ponds, and lakes. Females have a bill that is orange around the edge.
Down
  1. 2. This pale-gray songbird has prominent black and white stripes on its head.
  2. 3. This is the tallest bird species in North America.
  3. 4. These small, streaky brown birds tend to be quite secretive and forage on the ground.
  4. 5. These are bright yellow active birds who appear to bounce while they fly and enjoy snacking on sunflower seeds.
  5. 8. This is a small songbird who occasionally displays red feathers on its head and appears to be restless as it moves quickly through foliage.