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Scientific Classification
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Aves
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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8 – 12 in. long
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Weight
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5 oz.
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Special Physical Traits
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Small, chicken-sized bird
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Life Span
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Varies by species
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Habitat
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Wetland, marsh, swamp, grassland, meadow
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Diet
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Carnivore or omnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Insects and invertebrates
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Predators
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Humans, foxes, birds of prey, raccoons, etc.
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Location
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Worldwide except Antarctica
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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