Red-winged Blackbird
Male Female Description Size: 8.75” Plumage/Description: Male plumage is very distinctive and unmistakable. Males are entirely black except for the red and yellow chevron on shoulder of wing. Female plumage is dramatically different than males. Females are brown,...
Red-naped Sapsucker
Male Description Size: 8.5” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. Striking facial pattern—red on the crown of the head, as well as on the nape and throat. Black stripe extends through the eye, outlined by a white stripe above and below. Breast is...Red-faced Warbler
Adult Size: 5.5” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. Bright red face and throat, with red plumage extending around to the backside of the head. Crown of the head is black, with black extending down the side of the face behind and below the eye....
Painted Redstart
Adult Description Size: 5.75” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A striking combination of black, white, and red plumage. Entire head, throat, back, wings and tail are black. Belly is bright red. Outer tail feathers show extensive white. ...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.
