Birds in Santa Clara,
California

Birds seen on Birdbuddy feeders in Santa Clara

• House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus): A small, adaptable bird native to North America, it has a vibrant red head and breast in males, streaky brown plumage in females, and a cheerful, warbling song often heard in urban and suburban areas.

• California Towhee (Melozone crissalis): This bird is a medium-sized, sparrow-like species with a noticeable long tail, plain brown plumage, and subtle warm tones on its undertail and around its face, commonly found in California's urban and suburban areas as well as chaparral habitats.

• Chestnut-Backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens): This small songbird, native to the Pacific Northwest, is characterized by its distinctive chestnut-colored back, gray wings, and striking black cap and bib, often seen flitting energetically among coniferous forests and woodland edges.

• Golden-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla): Characterized by its distinctive bright yellow patch on the crown bordered by black, this medium-sized bird is commonly found in the Pacific Coast of North America, where it forages on the ground for seeds and insects during its migration and wintering periods.

• White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys): This small, striking bird is easily recognizable by its bold black and white striped head, grayish face and breast, and brown streaked back, and it is commonly found across North America, particularly in open woodlands, shrubs, and gardens.

• Dark-Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis): This small, sociable bird is primarily slate gray with a white underside, featuring a distinct pink bill and flashes of white in its tail feathers, often seen foraging on the ground in flocks during winter months across North America.

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House Finch

California Towhee

Chestnut-Backed Chickadee

Golden-Crowned Sparrow

White-Crowned Sparrow

Dark-Eyed Junco