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White-crowned sparrow Identification tip: Three white and four black stripes
mark the head of the white-crowned sparrow.
Horned lark Identification tip: About 6 to 7 inches long. Brown
to gray with a distinctive pattern of yellow, black, and white
bands on the face and throat.
Brewer's blackbird Identification tip: The male ranges from 8 to 10
inches long and
is an iridescent black with purple and green highlights.
The female (not shown here) is a dull gray-brown.
Red winged blackbird Identification tip: The male is about 7 to 9 inches
long and black with red shoulders. The female (not shown
here) is brown and striped over entire body.
House finch, adult male Identification tip: This small bird is brown with a bright red breast
and forehead. Females (not shown here) lack the red color.
Ground
squirrel burrow Identification tip: Burrow openings are about 4 inches in
diameter, but can vary considerably.
Central valley
Cottontail rabbit Identification tip: Twelve to 15 inches long and
weighs between 1-1/2 to 2-3/4 pounds. Has pale gray fur
with yellow tints.
Pocket gopher damage Identification
tip: Crescent-shaped mound and plugged burrow
opening of a pocket gopher.
