Migratory Bird Center/ Education and Outreach/ School Programs/ Follow That Bird!/ Species Profiles Follow That Bird! Species Profiles Click on the different species below to learn more about each of these birds. Species Profile: Swainson's Hawk Learn more about the Swainson's hawk, a raptor with a thin body and narrow wings that migrates impressive distances. Species Profile: Pacific Loon Learn more about the Pacific loon, thought to be the most abundant loon in North America. Species Profile: Long-billed Curlew Learn more about the long-billed curlew, North America's largest shorebird. Species Profile: Kirtland's Warbler Learn more about the Kirtland's warbler, an endangered bird that nearly went extinct in the past. Species Profile: Brown Pelican Image: Species Profile: Black-crowned Night Heron Learn more about the black-crowned night heron, a medium-sized heron with a stocky build, black crown, gray body and bright, red eyes. Species Profile: Black-bellied Plover Learn more about the black-bellied plover, a large shorebird with a short neck and a distinctive black belly and face.