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World-wide there are over 600 species of waterbirds. Approximately 130 species are commonly found in North America. At least 90 species have been documented in the Great Plains region. The Great Plains is the largest ecosystem in North America and covers an area nearly 2,500 miles long and 600 miles across at the widest point.
