Scientific Name: Corvus brachyrhynchos The American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos, is a highly intelligent and adaptable bird species found year-round in Huntington Beach, California. Recognizable by its glossy black plumage and cawing vocalizations, crows are often seen foraging for food in urban areas, parks, and coastal habitats. These omnivorous birds feed on a variety of items, [...]

Scientific Name: Zonotrichia leucophrys The White-crowned Sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys, is a familiar songbird species that breeds in the northern regions of North America and winters in milder climates, including Huntington Beach, California. These medium-sized sparrows have distinctive black and white stripes on their heads, with adults displaying bright white crowns bordered by black stripes. White-crowned [...]

Scientific Name: Plegadis chihi The White-faced Ibis, Plegadis chihi, is a striking wading bird species that frequents the wetlands and marshes of Huntington Beach, California. These medium-sized birds have glossy chestnut-brown plumage, long curved bills, and bright red eyes. White-faced Ibises are year-round residents in the region, nesting in colonies and foraging for aquatic invertebrates [...]

Scientific Name: Gallinago delicata Wilson’s Snipe, Gallinago delicata, is a cryptically patterned shorebird species that inhabits the marshes and wetlands of Huntington Beach, California. These medium-sized birds have mottled brown plumage, long bills, and remarkable camouflage that helps them blend into their surroundings. Wilson’s Snipe are migratory birds, visiting the region during the winter months, [...]

Scientific Name: Cathartes aura Turkey Vultures are observed year-round throughout the U.S., and most commonly in areas with warmer climates. Watch for their red heads, pointed beaks and brown wings with a wingspan of six feet.  Using their keen sense of smell, these massive scavengers tend to dine on any animal remains that they can [...]