Lark Sparrow
Adult Description Size: 6.5” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. Back and wings are an overall brown color with dark streaking. Outer tail feathers have an extensive amount of white which is visible in flight, and is a good identification aide. ...
Killdeer
Male Female Description Size: 10.50” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A long-legged wading bird in the plover family. Adults have a striking pattern of two bold black breastbands. Throat, belly, forehead, nape, and eyebrow white. Wings and...
House Wren
Adult Description Size: 4.75” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A fairly plain, non-descript bird—a pale brown/gray color over all with a darker rump and tail that is more rufous in color. Barring visible on wings and tail. Habitat: ...
House Sparrow
Male Female Description Plumage/Description: Males have a black throat and bib and are white on the undersides. Crown of the head is gray, the nape, back and wings are a rich Rufous color. Females are a pale gray-brown color, no real distinguishing markings....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.
