Bewick’s Wren
Adult Description Size: 5.25” Plumage/Description: Males and females are similar in plumage. A small, overall brown bird with a pronounced bold white eye stripe. Long tail feathers have black barring on brown feathers. Habitat: Scrub-oak, pinyon-juniper, into...
Barn Owl
Adult Description Size: 16” Plumage/Description: Males and females are similar in plumage, adult males tend to be more white on the breast, females more of a buffy-orange color on the breast. Both sexes have a large, white heart-shaped face, with a rounded-head,...
Ash Throated Flycatcher
Adult Description Size: 8.5” Plumage / Description: Males and females are similar in plumage. Overall a dull grayish/brown color, with a slight yellow wash on the lower belly. Wings and tail have a hint of Rufous, particularly noticeable in flight. At times...
American Kestrel
Male Female Description Size: 9” Plumage / Description: Male plumage is a combination of several beautiful colors and distinctive markings. The tail and back is a rich rufous color with horizontal black streaks on the back. Wings are a slate blue/gray color. ...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.
