© Joel Jorgensen
Greater Prairie-Chicken
A species that has disappeared from many historical breeding areas is still secure in Nebraska.
© John Carlini
Prothonotary Warbler
Known more from southern swamps, this bird sneaks into the state at old Missouri River ox-bows.
© Phil Swanson
Cerulean Warbler
Small pockets of this imperiled species remain in Nebraska primarily in Missouri Valley deciduous forests.
© Phil Swanson
Sprague’s Pipit
This elusive species migrates annually through the Nebraska grasslands to its breeding prairies to the north.
© Brian Peterson
Burrowing Owl
Cuteness abounds when these owls inhabit prairie dog towns in the sandhills and western prairies.
© Bob Gerten
Western Meadowlark
The songster of our massive grasslands, the Nebraska state bird, is found throughout the state.