Sometimes called the canary in Southern California's proverbial coal mine, the coastal California gnatcatcher with its kitten-like mew of a call is a prime indicator of ecosystem health. In the ...

the 2 species are known to hybridize at a few localities in southern California. Polytypic (about 8 ssp. in North and Middle America; birds north of Mexico are cactophilus). Length 7". The barred ...

Several hummingbird species have been spotted throughout California in recent weeks, according to an online map, revealing which of these tiny birds may be headed to your gardens and feeders.