List of birds of the Klamath Basin facts for kids
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The Klamath Basin in Oregon is an amazing place for birds! It's like a huge rest stop and diner for birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway. This flyway is a major bird highway that stretches from Alaska all the way to South America. Over 350 different kinds of birds have been seen here. Some birds live here all the time, while others just stop by during their long journeys.
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Birds of the Klamath Basin
Many different bird species call the Klamath Basin home, or visit it during their migrations. Here are some of the cool birds you might find:
Thrushes and Bluebirds
Thrushes are a group of birds known for their beautiful songs. Bluebirds are also part of this family and are famous for their bright colors.
American Robin
The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a very common bird you can see almost anywhere, even in your backyard! They live in the Klamath Basin all year round. They love to eat worms and insects.
Western Bluebird
The Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana) is not seen as often, but it does make its home and raise its young in the Klamath Basin. These birds have bright blue feathers on their backs and rusty orange chests.
Mountain Bluebird
The Mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) also lives in the Klamath Basin all year. They are known for their stunning sky-blue color, especially the males.
Townsend's Solitaire
The Townsend's solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) is often seen in the Klamath Basin, especially in the fall and winter. They are known for their quiet, flute-like songs. They also breed here.
Other Interesting Birds
The Klamath Basin is home to many other unique and fascinating birds.
American Dipper
The American dipper (Cinclus mexicanus) is a truly special bird. It can actually walk underwater in fast-flowing streams to find insects! It's the only songbird in North America that can do this.
Common Loon
The Common loon (Gavia immer) is a large water bird that you might see in the Klamath Basin, mostly in spring and fall. They are excellent divers and have a very distinct, haunting call.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
The Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) lives here all the time. These small birds are very acrobatic! They can climb up and down tree trunks and branches headfirst, looking for food.
Common Starling
The Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a bird that was brought to North America from Europe. They are now very common in many areas, including the Upper Klamath Basin. They are known for their shiny, dark feathers and noisy flocks.
Western Meadowlark
The Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is a resident bird in the Klamath Basin. It's very important because it's the official state bird of Oregon and five other US states! They have bright yellow chests with a black "V" shape.
Yellow Warbler
The Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia) is a migrant species. This means they only live in the Klamath Basin during the spring and summer months. They are small, bright yellow birds with a cheerful song.
See also
- Amphibians and reptiles of Oregon
- List of birds of Oregon
- List of native Oregon plants
- Lists of Oregon-related topics
- Audubon Society of Portland
Images for kids
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An American dipper searching for food in a stream.
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An American robin on a lawn.
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A male Mountain bluebird.
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A female Varied thrush.
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An Anna's hummingbird in flight.
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A Barn swallow.
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A male Brown-headed cowbird.
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A Canada goose with its gosling.
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A Canyon wren.
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A male Cassin's finch.
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A Common loon swimming.
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A Common raven.
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A Fox sparrow.
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A Horned lark.
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A House finch.
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A Pacific loon.
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A female Red crossbill.
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A Sage grouse.
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A Sage sparrow.
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A Song sparrow.
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