Western Bluebird

Western Bluebird

Male Female Description Size:  7” Plumage/Description:  Males are a stunning deep blue color on the head, throat, back, wings and tail and the breasts, flanks, and scapulars are a deep chestnut color.  Females are a pale blue-gray color on the head and back.  Wings...
Western Screech-Owl

Western Screech-Owl

Adult Description Size:  8.5” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar.  Cryptically colored to blend in with the surrounding habitat so they can roost undetected during the day.  Some variation in plumage within the species; some specimens appear dark...
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...
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...
House Wren

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:  ...