Owl, Barn
Description: Spotted on Evening Island, the barn owl is rarely seen in this region now. Historically, however, they were more common. That's when Illinois was covered with pasture land. This nocturnal owl is known for its heart-shaped face, and its acute listening skills come in handy for hunting small mammals on the ground.
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.