Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae Genus: Sitta Species: Sitta canadensis Introduction Red-Breasted Nuthatch, or Sitta canadensis, is a small song bird that is commonly found in conifer-deciduous forests. They are about 4.5 inches (Sibley 2003). They are commonly known as “backyard birds.”… Continue Reading →
{ Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae Genus: Aves Species: Agelaius phoeniceus Introduction The Red-winged Blackbird is robin sized (male and female), ranging from 6.7″-9.1″, 1.1-2.7 oz, with a wingspan between 12.2″-15.8″. (All About Birds, 2017) The male body is all… Continue Reading →
The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a common and widespread bird with a beautiful and prominent streaking pattern. The song sparrow has numerous subspecies that vary in appearance considerably across its expansive range. Frequently more vocal than they are visible, it is usually easier to hear song sparrows than see them. Fortunately they are equally as pleasing to listen to as they are to watch.
(http://windsor.towns.pressdemocrat.com/2012/04/news/fast-class-windsors-birds/attachment/spottedtowhee/) Order: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae Genus: Pipilo Species: Pipilo maculatus Introduction: The Spotted Towhee is a widespread commonly known dimorphic passerine, which can be seen scratching and feeding on the ground under feeders and shrubby areas. Formally known as the Rufus-Sided Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), with… Continue Reading →
The Steller ’s Jay is an easily recognizable medium to large songbird. It is bright blue with narrow black barring on its tail and wing feathers, a blackish upper body and head topped with a prominent triangular crest. It has a long tail, broad wings, and a long, thick bill slightly hooked at the tip.
Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae Genus: Setophaga Species: Setophaga townsendi Source Links: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Townsends_Warbler https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/towwar/introduction https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Townsend%27s_Warbler_-_Washington_State_S4E2274_(19227398525).jpg
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae Genus: Tachycineta Scientific Name: Tachycineta bicolor Introduction The Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) is a tiny, streamlined songbird well known for catching flying insects in midair with their tiny, flat bill. They are recognized by their long, broad… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae Genus: Ixoreus Species: Ixoreus naevius Introduction The Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) is a striking passerine that inhabits dense coniferous forests in Northwestern North America. Within in the damp darkness of old-growth forests, their eerie whistle sings out in a long… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae Genus: Zonotrichia Species: Z. leucophrys Introduction: The White-crowned Sparrow is a song bird from family passerellidae. The Olympic peninsula has both migratory and resident species of this bird, a few of them earning classification as… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae Genus: Setophaga Species: Setophaga coronata
