Killdeer
Male Female Description Size: 10.50” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A long-legged wading bird in the plover family. Adults have a striking pattern of two bold black breastbands. Throat, belly, forehead, nape, and eyebrow white. Wings and...
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 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: ...
House Sparrow
Male Female Description Plumage/Description: Males have a black throat and bib and are white on the undersides. Crown of the head is gray, the nape, back and wings are a rich Rufous color. Females are a pale gray-brown color, no real distinguishing markings....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.
