Local Birds
Birds found in Vernon Hills and their calls.
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![Cardinal (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/cardinal.jpg)
Cardinal
Male Cardinal is recognized by bright red color. Sings sweeping tones. Not uncommon in Vernon Hills.
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Crow
Common Crow is adaptive and intelligent. Recognizable caws. Rare in Vernon Hills.
![Dove (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/dove.jpg)
Dove
Mourning dove makes a cooing sound and squeeks in flight. Somewhat common in Vernon Hills.
![Duck (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/duck.jpg)
Duck
Mallards feed in ponds and marshes. Male is more colorful. Very common in Vernon Hills.
![Finch (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/finch.jpg)
Finch
Finches are small, some species brightly colored. Complex and energetic singers. Rare in Vernon Hills.
![Goose (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/goose.jpg)
Goose
Canadian Goose is easily recognized by black head and white cheeks. Extremely common in Vernon Hills.
![Gull (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/gull.jpg)
Gull
Common Gulls break shellfish by dropping them on hard surfaces. Somewhat common in Vernon Hills.
![Robin (click to zoom)](https://bedno.com/p/a/birds/t/robin.jpg)
Robin
Robin (redbreast) eats earthworms and insects. Sings in three tone words. Very common in Vernon Hills.
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Sparrow
Sparrows are small, perching, dull colored, omnivorous but mostly eat ground seeds. Energetic individualized songs with warbles and trills. Very common in Vernon Hills.
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Swallow
Swallows are small, insectivores, agile fliers, with distinctive tails, simple chirps, and several distinct sub-species. Common in migratory flocks in Vernon Hills.
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Mockingbird
Slim and long tailed with white patches on wings and tail, eats insects, berries and seeds. Imitates songs of other birds. Occasionally seen in Vernon Hills.