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
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...
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...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.
