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...
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...
Juniper Titmouse
Adult Description Size: 5.75” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A very plain, non-descript bird, uniformly gray. It’s most distinguishing characteristic is the fact that it has a crest, which at times is laid back and not too noticeable....
House Finch
Male Female Female & Male Description Size: 6” Plumage / Description: Typical male plumage is a bright red head, throat, breast, and rump. Flanks are heavily streaked. Back, wings and tail are gray. Variations in male plumage range from bright red to a dull...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.
