Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Iconic Waterfowl • Migratory V-Formations • Found Across North America Quick Facts Size: 30–43 in (76–110 cm) Wingspan: 50–71 in (127–180 cm) Weight: 6–14 lbs (2.7–6.4 kg) Color: Black head & neck, white chinstrap, brown body Call: Loud honking “ahonk-ahonk” Lifespan: 10–24 years The Canada Goose is one of the most…
Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Shimmering Hummingbird • Year-Round West Coast Resident • Known for Bold Courtship Dives Quick Facts Size: 3.9–4.3 in (10–11 cm) Wingspan: 4.7 in (12 cm) Weight: 0.1–0.2 oz (3–6 g) Male Color: Iridescent rose-pink gorget & crown Female Color: Green back, pale underside, small pink spots Call: Sharp chirps and buzzes…
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) Energetic Songbird • Acorn Lover • Common Backyard Visitor Quick Facts Size: 5.5–6.3 in (14–16 cm) Wingspan: 7.9–10.2 in (20–26 cm) Weight: 0.6–0.9 oz (18–26 g) Color: Gray back, white belly, black forehead patch Call: “Peter-peter-peter” whistle Lifespan: 2–3 years (wild), some reach 10+ The Tufted Titmouse is a lively and…
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Highly Intelligent • Largest Songbird • Found Across North America Quick Facts Size: 22–27 in (56–69 cm) Wingspan: 45–51 in (115–130 cm) Weight: 1.5–4 lbs (0.7–2 kg) Color: Glossy black with iridescence Call: Deep croaks and varied vocalizations Lifespan: 10–15 years (wild) The Common Raven is a remarkably intelligent bird known…
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Elegant Wading Bird • Striking White Plumage • Found Across Wetlands & Coasts Quick Facts Color: Pure white feathers, black bill, black legs Feet: Bright yellow “golden slippers” Size: 22–26 in (56–66 cm) Wingspan: 38–41 in (97–104 cm) Weight: 13 oz (370 g) Lifespan: 15–17 years Status: Least Concern The Snowy…
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) “Rainbow Bird” • Brilliant Male Plumage • Southeastern & Central U.S. Quick Facts Male Color: Blue head, red belly, green back — rainbow-like Female Color: Olive-green overall Size: 4.7–5.5 in (12–14 cm) Wingspan: 8–9 in (20–23 cm) Weight: 0.5–0.7 oz (13–19 g) Call: Sweet, musical warbling Lifespan: ~5–7 years The Painted…
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) Ground-Feeding Woodpecker • Ant Specialist • Widespread Across North America Quick Facts Color: Brown body, black bars, spotted belly Wings: Yellow-shafted (East) or Red-shafted (West) Size: 11–14 in (28–36 cm) Wingspan: 16.5–20 in (42–51 cm) Weight: 3–5.6 oz (85–160 g) Call: Loud “wick-wick-wick” Lifespan: Up to 9 years The Northern Flicker…
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Small Falcon • Hovering Hunter • Common Across North America Quick Facts Size: 8.7–12.2 in (22–31 cm) Wingspan: 20–24 in (51–61 cm) Weight: 2.8–5.8 oz (80–165 g) Color: Males: blue-gray wings; Females: reddish-brown Call: Repeated “klee-klee-klee” Lifespan: 5–10 years (wild) The American Kestrel is North America’s smallest and most colorful falcon….
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Largest North American Bird • Critically Endangered • Conservation Success Icon Quick Facts Wingspan: Up to 9.8 ft (3 m) Length: 43–55 in (109–140 cm) Weight: 17–31 lbs (7.7–14 kg) Lifespan: 50–60 years (wild & captivity) Color: Black body, white wing patches, bald orange/pink head Status: Critically Endangered The California Condor…
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) Prairie Songbird • State Bird of 6 U.S. States • Grassland Specialist Quick Facts Color: Bright yellow chest with bold black “V” Size: 6.3–10.2 in (16–26 cm) Wingspan: 16 in (41 cm) Weight: 3–4 oz (85–135 g) Call: Clear, flute-like whistles Lifespan: 5–8 years The Western Meadowlark is one of the…