Author: Jim Gain

Central Valley Birds and Birding Blog Post Series #1
Few things on earth fill us with as much delight as the winged creatures we call birds. Over 300 wild bird species either live in or pass through California’s Central Vally on a regular basis. The intent of this blog is to ignite a spark of curiosity in our followers that motivates them to learn more about these wild inhabitants and the environs they frequent. Curiosity leads to inquiry, Inquiry leads to visitation, Visitation leads to caring and Caring leads to Conservation

A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series hosted by Jim Gain

WHAT’S IN A NAME

Western Bluebird – Sialia mexicana
Greek. sialidos unidentified bird, from Mexico

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Western Bluebird is a small songbird found in western North America. It’s known for its vibrant blue plumage on the head and wings, with a rusty-orange breast and white belly, making it easily recognizable. Both males and females (to a lesser extent) exhibit
this coloration, and they have a relatively compact size compared to other bluebird species

AN INTERESTING OR UNUSUAL FACT

Western Bluebirds are fascinating birds with many unique traits that make them a joy to observe. One interesting fact about them is that they are sometimes helped by birds from other species, such as Violet-green swallows, which have been observed feeding Western bluebirds and defending their nests.

DISTRIBUTION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY

Western Bluebirds can be found in a wide variety of habitats from your backyard, to parks and woodlands across the valley.

eBird Bar Charts & Map Grid

3 Most Recent Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Posts

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  Northern Pintail
  by Jim Gain
  October 31, 2024
  LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Northern Pintail is a Fairly Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be found in Freshwater Wetlands and Open Water.
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  Say’s Phoebe
  by Jim Gain
  October 30, 2024
  LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Say;s Phoebe is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be found in Grasslands and Freshwater Wetlands.
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  Cinnamon Teal
  by Jim Gain
  October 27, 2024
  LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Cinnamon Teal is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be found in Freshwater Wetlands and Open Water.