Auk, a diving seabird related to the puffins, murres, and guillemots. Auks are found in the arctic regions; a few species spend the winter in temperate areas. See more »

Avocet, a wading bird with extremely long legs. It is found in both the Eastern and the Western hemispheres. See more »

Brant, a wild goose of North America. The American brant is common along the eastern coast in winter. See more »

Curlew, a shorebird related to the sandpiper. It is named for its call, a harsh cur-leeuu. See more »

Godwit, a long-legged wading bird of the snipe family. Godwits are about 16 inches (40 cm) long. See more »

Guillemot, a web-footed bird related to the auk and puffin. Most guillemots are about 13 inches (33 cm) long. See more »

Gull, a web-footed, long-winged bird found both on oceans and inland waters. It is closely related to the tern. See more »

Jacana, a tropical wading bird related to the plover. Most species are about 10 inches (25 cm) long and have deep rusty-maroon plumage. See more »

Jaeger, an arctic seabird. The adults of most species are about 21 inches (53 cm) long. See more »

Killdeer, a bird named for its shrill, piercing cry, “Killdee! Killdee!” The mature bird is about 10 inches (25 cm) long. See more »