Loggerhead Shrike

Loggerhead Shrike

Adult Description Size:  9” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar.  A bold black mask that extends from the beak, through the eye all the way to the nape of the neck is diagnostic.  The entire body is a soft gray color; black wings and tail.  White...
Lesser Goldfinch

Lesser Goldfinch

Male Female Description Size:  4.5” Plumage/Description:  Male plumage includes a solid black cap and a lemon-yellow throat, breast and belly.  Tail and wings black with white markings.  Back varies in color from a yellowish to an olive-green color, and sometimes even...
Lazuli Bunting

Lazuli Bunting

Male Female Description Size:  5.5” Plumage/Description:  Male plumage includes an entirely solid blue head and blue on the back, wings and tail.  One large white wing bar and one small white wing bar helps differentiate this species from male Western Bluebirds who do...
Lark Sparrow

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. ...
Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Male Female Description Size:  7.25” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar except males have a red crown, whereas females have no red on the head.  Bold facial pattern with black and white stripes.  Back and wings have a ‘laddered’or barred appearance...