Bridled Titmouse
Adults Description Size: 5.25” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. They have a striking black and white facial pattern, with a small black bib, and a pronounced crest, separating it from chickadees which lack a crest. Habitat: Can be found in a...
Blue Grosbeak
Male Female Description Size: 6.75” Plumage/Description: Adult males are a stunning deep blue color, in poor lighting they almost appear black. In the sunlight the blue plumage is striking. Males have a small amount of black around the base of the bill, and they...
Black-headed Grosbeak
Male Female Juvenile Description Size: 8.25” Plumage/Description: Males and females have a large conical shaped beak for seed cracking. Males have a solid black head. Back and wings are black with substantial white markings. The throat, breast, rump and nape are...
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Male Female Description Size: 3.75” Plumage/Description: Males have a green back and a dark looking head and throat. In good light you can see a violet band of color at the base of its black throat feathers. There is a bold contrast between the dark throat and...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.
