The Rufous and Allen’s Hummingbirds are one of the biggest ID challenges across Southern California. I am lucky to be able to host several Rufous Hummingbirds this spring in my yard (in Los Angeles County, CA), so I am writing this simple guide to share some photos and help you spot those beautiful Rufous Hummingbirds […]
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Recently, I wrote a new article in Chinese about three meadowlark species in the genus Sturnella. These yellow-bellied grassland birds are similar in appearance, but each has its own unique field marks, voice, and habitat preference. In the article, I compare their identification features and share field observations from my birding experiences. If you read
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