Says Phoebe
Adults Description Size: 7.5” Plumage/Description: Male and female plumage similar. A very plain, non-descript bird. Breast, head, back and wings are a pale gray color, tail by contrast is black. Color on the belly and under-tail coverts ranges from a dull yellow...
Song Sparrow
Adults Description Size: 6.25” Plumage/Description: Male and Female plumage similar. Generally characterized by overall rufous streaking, down the back, breast, belly and flanks. Head and back gray with rufous streaking. Wings and tail are a rich brown, even a...
Townsend’s Warbler
Male Female Description Size: 5” Plumage/Description: A brightly colored warbler. Males have a bold facial pattern with a black crown, auriculars, and black extending down the throat to the flanks. Yellow eye stripe and cheek, as well as yellow on breast and...
Violet-green Swallow
Adult Description Size: 5.25” Plumage/Description: Males are pure white on the underside, along with a prominent white cheek, and white rump patches. Head and back are a bright green color. Wings and tail are a violet color. This species’ name accurately reflects...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.
