Eight bird species of Wascana MAPS

Cedar Waxwing Black mask Crest on the top of its head Yellow band at the bottom of its tail Is slightly smaller than a robin Gets its name from the waxy tips on the ends of some of their wing feathers

American Robin A common bird in Regina Bright yellow beak Orange belly and chest Black head and gray back Young robins have black dots on their chest

Gray Catbird All gray body Dark gray cap Burgundy feathers under its tail Often hear catbirds giving their ‘meow’ call – hence the name catbird

Red-winged Blackbird The most abundant bird in North America Males all black with red & orange shoulder patch. Females are very different with a brown streaked body and older birds with a red shoulder patch

American Goldfinch Bright yellow body with black wings and tail Males have a black cap Females are a drabber yellow, without the black cap When it flight says “po-ta-to-chip”

Common Yellowthroat Bright yellow throat, with a black mask Back and tail an olive colour Small warbler Likes to creep around low in cattails and shrubs

Marsh Wren A tiny brown bird that hangs out in the cattails and bulrush Has a powerful voice for a bird of its small stature (smallest of the 8 species) Often holds its tail straight up

Song Sparrow A large sparrow (although smaller than a Robin) Brown back Light chest with large brown streaks Face has a light moustache and eyebrow