These two lists, "Common Breeding Birds" and "Less Common Breeding Birds", were complied from the 2002-2003 Vertebrate Inventory for Whitman Mission. For definitions of residency categories or abundance categories see definitions. Hit the name to see photos, hear song recordings, and get information about that species. Common Breeding Birds (Abundance status is "Common" unless marked "Abundant") Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Less Common Breeding Birds (Abundance status is "Uncommon," "Rare," "Occasional," or "Unknown") Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) - Rare *Recently the Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata), which occurs in North America, was recognized as a separate species from the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), which is found in Eurasia. |
Last updated: March 1, 2015