Cuba year 2016 stamps – Fauna of America complete set MNH

North America is home to a diverse range of fauna, thanks to its varied climates and habitats that include forests, deserts, mountains, grasslands, and wetlands. The continent’s fauna includes iconic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Here’s a detailed overview of some notable examples:

Mammals

1. American Bison (Bison bison):
   • Once roaming the Great Plains in vast numbers, the bison is an iconic symbol of North American wildlife. Conservation efforts have helped to restore their populations.
2. Gray Wolf (Canis lupus):
   • Found in various habitats from the Arctic tundra to forests and grasslands, gray wolves are known for their complex social structures and pack behavior.
3. American Black Bear (Ursus americanus):
   • Common across North American forests, black bears are adaptable omnivores with a wide range of diets and habitats.
4. White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus):
   • Widely distributed in North America, these deer are recognized by their distinctive tail, which they raise as an alarm signal.
5. Mountain Lion (Puma concolor):
   • Also known as cougars or pumas, these large felines inhabit a variety of ecosystems from forests to deserts.

Birds

1. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus):
   • The national bird and symbol of the United States, bald eagles are found near large bodies of open water with abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting.
2. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis):
   • Known for their migratory patterns, these geese are common in North America and are recognizable by their black heads and necks with white chinstraps.
3. Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus):
   • A widespread and powerful owl species, recognizable by their tufts of feathers that resemble horns.
4. Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris):
   • These small, colorful birds are known for their rapid wing flapping and are commonly seen in the eastern United States and Canada.
5. American Robin (Turdus migratorius):
   • A familiar songbird with a bright orange-red breast, often seen hopping on lawns searching for worms.

Reptiles and Amphibians

1. American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis):
   • Found in the southeastern United States, these large reptiles are typically seen in freshwater environments like swamps, rivers, and lakes.
2. Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina):
   • A terrestrial turtle with a distinctive domed shell, commonly found in forests and grasslands in the eastern United States.
3. Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus):
   • The largest frog species in North America, known for their deep, resonant calls, found in various freshwater habitats.
4. Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii):
   • Adapted to the arid environments of the southwestern United States, these tortoises are known for their burrowing behaviour.