Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Adult Description Size:  7.25” Plumage/Description:  A striking bird not easily confused with any other species that occurs in this area.  Male and female plumage similar.  Distinguishing features include a black mask through the eyes, a crest, and red ‘waxy’ tips on...
Wilson’s Warbler

Wilson’s Warbler

Male Description Size:  4.75” Plumage/Description:  Males are a bright yellow color with a jet-black crown, which is an unmistakable and diagnostic field mark.  Females are an overall bright yellow color but lack the black crown. Habitat:  Residential, Oak/Chaparral,...
Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Adult Description Size:  5” Plumage/Descriptions:  Males are bright yellow overall with reddish streaks that run vertically down the breast and belly.  Females are bright yellow overall but lack the reddish streaking. Habitat:  Riparian/Deciduous Time of year: ...
Cassin’s Kingbird

Cassin’s Kingbird

Adults Description Size:  9” Plumage/Description:  Gray head, great throat, olive-green back,lemon yellow belly, and under-tail coverts.  Dark tail with a pale/buffy color at the tip of the tail.  Can be easily confused with the Western Kingbird. Habitat:  Residential...

Canyon Wren

Size:  5.75” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar. Gray head, white throat, and a rich Rufous color on belly, wings, back, and tail.  Long, slightly curved bill for probing in rock crevices. Habitat:  Pinyon/Juniper, Ponderosa Time of year: ...