Ryan Julian

Sagebrush Sparrows are a little easier to spot than other sparrows because of their size. Their skulls are gray and they have a white patch in front of their eyes. They have a black stripe on their throats and streaks of dark brown on their backs. They have a dark patch in the middle of … Read more

The head and neck of Cassin’s Sparrows are speckled with fine streaks. A dark brown line extends from their eyes, which have a white outline. They have a light brown streaking on their chests and bellies. Reddish hues may be seen in some birds. Peucaea cassinii Length: 15 cm (6 in) Weight: 20 g (0.7 … Read more

Sparrows’ physical properties make them ideal at disguising in their natural habitat. Their cheeks are greenish, and their chests, bellies, and backs are reddish, with dark streaks on their cheeks. Even juveniles appear to be the same, but their bellies are paler and they have fewer streaks than males. It’s difficult to tell the difference … Read more

The name Olive Sparrow refers to the fact that these birds are secretive. Their gray heads have brown stripes, although their chest and belly are both plain. The heads of Pacific Olive Sparrows are darker and have thicker stripes, but the rest of their bodies are the same color. Except on the belly and neck, … Read more

The yellow-eyed juncos are a popular gray bird with bright yellow eyes. Their bellies are white, and their backs and wings are reddish. Black on top, yellow on the bottom. Juveniles have brown eyes, backs, and breasts, and their chests and bellies are finely streaked. Males and females have comparable colorings. Range Yellow-eyed Juncos may … Read more