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Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus


5 POINTS
Play: The red squirrel has a MOVE of 2
Fact: In addition to caching cones, red squirrels hide mushrooms in the branches of trees to dry them and save them for later.

Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum


5 POINTS
Play: The palm warbler has a MOVE of 2
Fact: The palm warbler is one of the most northern songbirds, with nearly the entire species breeding in Canada’s boreal forest.

Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus


5 POINTS
Play: The hermit thrush has a MOVE of 2
Fact: The haunting flute-like song of the hermit thrush can be heard in almost any part fo the boreal forest in Canada.

Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus


5 POINTS
Play: The Red-eyed Vireo has a MOVE of 2
Fact: Red-eyed Vireos are known for their enthusiastic singing-even in the afternoon-up to 20,000 songs in a single day.

Grey Jay
Perisoreus canadensis

4 POINTS
Play: Grey Jay has a MOVE of 2
Fact: It’s our national bird because it is found across Canada, can withstand cold temperatures, and is friendly and smart.

Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor


3 POINTS
Play: Species at Risk: No development events permitted. The common nighthawk has a MOVE of 2
Fact: Instead of singing, Common Nighthawks make a BOOM by forcing air through their wingtips while diving through the air.