Western Kingbird

Western Kingbird

Adult Description Size:  8.75” Plumage/Description:  Male and female plumage similar.  Head and neck gray, throat and breast off-white to gray in color.  Back an olive-green color.  Tail is black with white-outer tail feathers which is a very helpful identification...
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...
Lazuli Bunting

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

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...
Killdeer

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...