Lark Sparrow
Adult Description Size: 6.5” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. Back and wings are an overall brown color with dark streaking. Outer tail feathers have an extensive amount of white which is visible in flight, and is a good identification aide. ...
House Sparrow
Male Female Description Plumage/Description: Males have a black throat and bib and are white on the undersides. Crown of the head is gray, the nape, back and wings are a rich Rufous color. Females are a pale gray-brown color, no real distinguishing markings....
House Finch
Male Female Female & Male Description Size: 6” Plumage / Description: Typical male plumage is a bright red head, throat, breast, and rump. Flanks are heavily streaked. Back, wings and tail are gray. Variations in male plumage range from bright red to a dull...
Green-tailed Towhee
Male Description Size: 7.25” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. Bright Rufous crown, gray face, nape, breast and flanks. Black malar stripe outlined by white, with a distinctive white throat. Back, wings, and tail are an olive-green color. Habitat:...Weekly Articles
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Online Bird Guide
Interested in learning more about local birds? We have a wonderful online bird guide set up. This guide is here to help assist casual, novice or beginner backyard birders.
