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Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest

Select here for detailed information about some of the plants and animals.

Select below for a list of wildlife in each habitat.

Both common and latin names are included as some species have several different common names. For example, the Canada Jay is also known as Gray Jay and Camp Robber.
Latin names are made up of two words. The first word is capitalized and the second is not. They are also usually italicized. When translated into English, latin names often describe a characteristic specific to only that species.

Species names that are underlined have a linked information page.

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