Monk Parakeet
This green, medium-sized parrot is native to South America but has a well-established colony in the Chicago area. It features blue feathers with a grayish throat and forehead.
Ibis, White-faced
A large, maroon wading bird, the white-faced ibis has a long, curved bill. Its wings have a metallic green and bronze sheen, and adults have reddish legs.
Dove, Eurasian Collard
Description: Eurasian Collared-Doves are a little larger than a mourning dove with a squared-off tail instead of a pointed tail, like a mourning dove. They are light brown, similar to the mourning dove with a black crescent shaped band around the back of the neck. The primary feathers are a darker brown than the rest of the wing, so gives a dark wing tip appearance. These birds were introduced to this country in the 70’s and are now found over most of the United States.
Nuthatch, Brown-headed
Description: This small nuthatch climbs headfirst down tree trunks, has a dull brown crown, whitish underparts, and its back, nape, wings, and rump are blue gray.
Grosbeak, Blue
The Blue Grosbeak is a richly-colored blue bird with rusty wing bars and a large, wedge-shaped beak. About the size of a cowbird, it is a southern species that is expanding its range.
Phoebe, Say's
Say's Phoebe is western species of fairly large, brownish-gray flycatcher with a peach-colored belly. Rarely seen in the east.
Duck, Ruddy
Description: This small, diving duck may be found on any of the lakes.