View an image and browse a brief description of the habitat and appearance of this member of the sandpiper family found from Alaska to Labrador.

Overview of these water birds includes details on their habitat, appearance, scientific classification, and nesting habits. Find related links.

Reference entry for a kind of shorebird focuses on the characteristics of the common American oystercatcher.

Read about this bird named for its gliding action above water while searching for fish and follow the link to the black skimmer.

Read a reference article about this shore bird of the sandpiper family and follow the link to the common snipe.

Brief encyclopedia article discusses American and Eurasian woodcocks and provides links to related resources.

Resource is dedicated to the survival of sea ducks of the Mergini tribe, of which 13 of the 17 species are reported in decline.