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The gnatcatchers are mainly soft bluish gray in color and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. Many species have distinctive black head patterns (especially males) and long, regularly cocked, black-and-white tails. One species has been recorded in Montana. Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea (R)
There are 115 mammal species known to occur in Montana. [1] Among Montana's mammals, three are listed as endangered or threatened and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks lists a number of species as species of concern. [2] Species are listed by common and scientific names, as per R. S. Hoffman and D. L. Pattie, A Guide to Montana ...
Western Meadowlark, state bird of Montana. Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana. Montana is home to 14 amphibian species and 20 species of reptiles. Birds of Montana. There are at least 427 species of birds found in Montana. [7] Molluscs of Montana. There are at least 42 species of freshwater bivalves (clams and mussels) known in Montana. [8]
The western meadowlark is the state bird of Montana. This is a comprehensive list of the bird species recorded in Glacier National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Montana. The list is based on the Glacier Bird Checklist published by the National Park Service dated November 2015. [1]
The black-billed magpie is an unmistakable bird within its range. It is a medium-sized bird that measures 45–60 centimeters (18–24 in) from tip to tail. It is largely black, with white scapulars, belly, and primaries, and the wings and tail are an iridescent blue-green. The tail is made up of long, layered feathers, the middle pair of which ...
Montana is home to diverse fauna including 14 amphibian, [157] 90 fish, [158] 117 mammal, [159] 20 reptile, [160] and 427 bird [161] species. Additionally, more than 10,000 invertebrate species are present, including 180 mollusks and 30 crustaceans. Montana has the largest grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states. [162]
The long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum Baird 1849, Salish: šl̓šl̓če [4]) [5] is a mole salamander in the family Ambystomatidae.This species, typically 4.1–8.9 cm (1 + 3 ⁄ 5 – 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) long when mature, is characterized by its mottled black, brown and yellow pigmentation, and its long outer fourth toe on the hind limbs.
This is a comprehensive listing of the bird species recorded in Yellowstone National Park, which is mostly in the U.S. state of Wyoming and also extends into Idaho and Montana. This list is based on one published by the National Park Service (NPS) dated June 2021 that contains 284 species when taxonomic changes have been made.