Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Adult Description Size:  7.25” Plumage/Description:  A striking bird not easily confused with any other species that occurs in this area.  Male and female plumage similar.  Distinguishing features include a black mask through the eyes, a crest, and red ‘waxy’ tips on...
Wilson’s Warbler

Wilson’s Warbler

Male Description Size:  4.75” Plumage/Description:  Males are a bright yellow color with a jet-black crown, which is an unmistakable and diagnostic field mark.  Females are an overall bright yellow color but lack the black crown. Habitat:  Residential, Oak/Chaparral,...
Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Adult Description Size:  5” Plumage/Descriptions:  Males are bright yellow overall with reddish streaks that run vertically down the breast and belly.  Females are bright yellow overall but lack the reddish streaking. Habitat:  Riparian/Deciduous Time of year: ...
Cassin’s Kingbird

Cassin’s Kingbird

Adults Description Size:  9” Plumage/Description:  Gray head, great throat, olive-green back,lemon yellow belly, and under-tail coverts.  Dark tail with a pale/buffy color at the tip of the tail.  Can be easily confused with the Western Kingbird. Habitat:  Residential...
Bullock’s Oriole

Bullock’s Oriole

Male Female Description Size:  9.0” Plumage/Description:  Males are brilliant black, orange and white  in color. The orange color extends from the face, down the breast,  belly, and under tail.  A thin black line extends from the beak, through the eye to the nape of...