1105 species of birds are in the us.
1105 species of birds are in the us.
how many species of birds in the us?
1105
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mammalian species that inhabit the greater west island region include white-tailed deer, coyote and cottontail rabbits. the current population of white-tailed deer is substantial, estimated at over a thousand. it is not uncommon for moose to occasionally cross the ice onto the island in winter. other species endemic to the western portion of the island include grey squirrels, red squirrels, flying squirrels, mink, chipmunks, raccoons, beaver, skunks, porcupines, martens, woodchucks, muskrat, otters, and fox. the number of bird species varies according to season and migration. during spring and fall many species pass through the area on their way to southern breeding grounds. during winter months, depending on climatic conditions and availability of food in the northern quebec, many species of birds will take up temporary residence, such as great grey owls, snow buntings, snowy owls,and others. the west island has enough variation in suitable habitats, such as marsh, ponds, forest and field that many species of birds nest here. various species of reptiles which can be found include garter snakes, red bellied, brown, milk and the northern water snake. species of turtles include painted, map and snapping turtle. amphibians include bullfrogs, green frogs, leopard frogs, spring peepers, wood frogs, and others. salamanders such as the eastern newt, red backed salamander, blue spotted salamander are also found in the more humid habitats. in the surrounding waters of the west island, notably the lake st. louis side, large fish species such as northern pike, sturgeon, garfish, carp, catfish, muskellunge can be found. given the saint lawrence's heavy traffic and years of misuse, the ecoregion is negatively effected by high pollution which in turn has resulted in diminished local populations of native fauna. that said, residential development in the greater west island suburban region (including the vaudreuil-soulanges area and parts of eastern ontario), has resulted in occasional sightings of black bears, wolves, lynx and cougars (which are generally believed to be extinct though sightings and some physical evidence suggest otherwise) as they themselves are pushed out of their habitats.
west island