White-winged Dove

White-winged Dove

Adult Description Size:  11.5” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar.  A large dove species, larger than Mourning Dove.  In flight large patch of white visible on upper wing, tip of tail outlined with white feathers.  When at rest the entire wing has a...
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,...
Williamson’s Sapsucker

Williamson’s Sapsucker

Male Female Description Size:  9” Plumage/Description:  Male plumage is very striking.  Overall mostly black, with distinctive markings including a white line through the eye extending to the nape, and a white line from the base of the beak extending through the cheek...
Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Male Female Description Size:  5.5” Plumage/Description:  Plumage is highly variable depending upon the time of year. Three distinct plumage forms: juvenile, adult female, and adult male.  The diagnostic feature present in all plumage forms is the bright yellow rump. ...
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: ...