Grace’s Warbler
Size: 5” Plumage/Description: Males have a bright yellow throat and breast, as well as yellow lores. The belly is white, with black streaking on the lower flanks. Nape, back, tail and wings are gray with two prominent white wing bars. Female plumage is similar, but...
Western Tanager
Male Female Description Size: 7.25” Plumage/Description: Breeding males are unmistakable with a bright reddish-orange head, yellow breast, belly and rump, and black back and wings. Females are similar, but muted in color. Much less color on the face, more of a...
Common Yellowthroat
Adults Description Size: 5” Plumage/Description: Male plumage includes a black mask across the face with a brilliant yellow throat, breast and belly. Head, back and wings are an olive/green color. Female plumage is very subdued compared to the male—no black mask,...
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...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.
