Crissal Thrasher
Adult Description Size: 11.5” Plumage/Description: In spite of being ‘common’ this species is rarely seen by backyard birders.Crissal Thrashers are a skulker, preferring dense scrubby habitat with Live Scrub Oak, Mountain Mahogany, Silk Tassel, and Manzanita bushes....Cordilleran Flycatcher
Size: 5.5” Plumage/Description: A small non-descript flycatcher easily confused with other flycatchers in the Empidonax genus. The best way to distinguish this flycatcher from other Empidonax flycatchers is by voice and habitat. Head, back, tail and wings are an...
Common Yellowthroat
Adults Description Size: 5” Plumage/Description: Male plumage includes a black mask across the face with a brilliant yellow throat, breast and belly. Head, back and wings are an olive/green color. Female plumage is very subdued compared to the male—no black mask,...
Western Wood-Pewee
Adults Description Size: 6.25” Plumage/Description: A very plain, non-descript species. Beginning birders find it very challenging to identify this and other flycatcher species. The best identifying feature is the Western Wood-Pewee’s distinctive call. Overall a...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.
