Ciconiiformes

There were many different types of ducks in these locations but there were only a few I was able to recognize: Ruddy ducks- dive for their food Very easy to spot these ducks because the male has a bright blue bill, the bottom of their head is white and the top is black. The female is not as easy to recognize but the top of its head is a darker brown whereas the bottom is a lighter brown/ white. Mallard- dabbling These ducks are the most common ducks found around New York state. They have a yellow

There are around 64 different species of herons. And out of the 64, I chose the green heron. I chose the green heron because despite it being smaller than most herons, it’s capable of doing many things. For example, the green heron can extend its neck to catch small fish. It can go from a tiny bird to a still tiny bird with a giraffe neck in seconds. If you’re curious about more facts about the green heron, you can continue reading. (Lisa Strattin. Facts About the Green Heron) (https://www.biokids

Anatomy A way to identify a fish is by their body structure, they have fins and a backbone. The anatomical adaptation of fins helps them survive and makes them and marine animal unique in that they use them to maintain their position, move, steer, and stop. Most fish have scales and breathe though gills. Most fish also have a mucus layer that helps them prevent infections. With in what we consider “fish,” there are many that don’t very much look like they are earth creatures. The strangest fish