Backyard birds of the West Coast and Rockies: scrub-jay, towhee, bushtit, juncos, and others.
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- What blue jay species is common in western US backyards without a crest?
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California Scrub-Jay- What is the primary call sound of a California Scrub-Jay?
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A loud, harsh check or jay sound- What is a Spotted Towhee's most distinctive field mark on its back?
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Bold white spots or streaks- How does a Spotted Towhee typically forage on the ground?
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By scratching and kicking leaf litter backwards- What is the typical habitat preference of a Bushtit?
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Open woodlands, chaparral, and scrubby areas- What unusual nesting behavior do Bushtits exhibit?
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They weave a long hanging pouch nest from plant fibers- What is the most common junco species in the western US?
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Dark-eyed Junco- What characteristic do Dark-eyed Juncos display in flight?
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Flashing white outer tail feathers- During which season do Dark-eyed Juncos typically appear in western backyards?
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Winter and early spring- What region of North America is home to the Oak Titmouse?
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Western United States, especially oak-dominated areas- What distinctive sound does an Oak Titmouse make?
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A clear peter-peter-peter or tsick-a-dee-dee song- What is the primary diet of a California Scrub-Jay?
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Acorns, seeds, and insects- What does a Black-capped Chickadee's call sound like?
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Chick-a-dee-dee-dee- What is the size category of a Black-capped Chickadee?
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Small, around 5 inches long- What color is the cap on a Black-capped Chickadee's head?
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Black
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