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Discover Worcester County - The Great Outdoors
Doves, Cuckoos, Owls, Swifts & Hummingbirds
| Bird
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Spring (Mar-May)
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Summer (Jun-Jul)
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Fall (Aug-Nov)
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Winter (Dec-Feb)
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Legend
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| Rock Dove*
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c
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c
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c
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c
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Abundant - A species which is very numerous
Common - Certain to be seen or heard in suitable habitat
Uncommon - Present, but not certain to be seen
Occasional - Seen only a few time during a season
Rare - Seen at intervals of 2 or more years
* Nesting has occured in the county within the past 5 years.
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| Mourning Dove*
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c
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c
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c
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c
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| Black-billed Cuckoo*
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o
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r
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o
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| Yellow-billed Cuckoo*
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c
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c
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c
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| Barn Owl*
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o
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o
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o
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o
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| Eastern Screech-Owl*
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c
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c
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c
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c
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| Great Horned Owl*
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c
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c
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c
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c
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| Long-eared Owl
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r
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| Short-eared Owl
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o
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o
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| Northern Saw-whet Owl
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o
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| Common Nighthawk*
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u
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r
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u
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| Whip-poor-will*
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u
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c
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| Chuck-will's-widow*
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c
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c
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| Chimney Swift*
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c
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c
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c
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| Ruby-throated Hummingbird*
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u
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c
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u
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| Belted Kingfisher*
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u
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r
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c
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u
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