You’ll often hear them before you see them, as American Robins sing their morning and night without many breaks. Known for helping Mary Poppins administer a “Spoonful of Sugar,” American Robins are little orange-breasted birds known for their cheerful song. These goldfinches often feed while hanging upside down-and if you’re lucky, you’ll get a front-row seat to some of the aerial acrobatics they’re known for.įavorite foods: Nyjer and sunflower seeds, suet, mealworms, and insects. They also love yellow and other brightly colored flowers, like sunflowers and coneflowers. If you want to attract more of these stunners to your backyard, plant native plants (including thistles and milkweed). The American Goldfinch is bright yellow with a black cap and wings. These colorful little creatures love gardens and city parks, and can be seen buzzing and diving during courtship to catch the attention of suitors.įavorite foods: Nectar and insects. Slightly larger than a Rufous Hummingbird, they-like most of their type-Anna’s Hummingbirds are often seen busily flitting from flower to flower. These energetic little birds are known for their vibrant, fuchsia-colored throats and bright, emerald-green backs. They can often be found on the ground under your feeders, eating the spilled seed.įavorite foods: Sunflower and other seeds, suet, corn, insects, and berries. A small bird, the White-Crowned Sparrow is most commonly seen up north and in the mountains in summer, and in the lowlands come winter. You’ll recognize this sparrow by the black-and-white stripes on its head. These vocal birds use a series of trilling songs, mews, and chirps to call to mates, sound an alarm, or warn other birds in their territory.įavorite foods: Sunflower seeds, peanut pieces, suet, acorns, insects, and berries. A sparrow on the larger side (bigger than a song sparrow, yet smaller than a robin), the Spotted Towhee is often found in dense shrubbery. Their breast is a mix of copper and white coloring. ![]() Spotted TowheeĪs its name suggests, the Spotted Towhee sports black feathers spotted with white. In fact, if you wish to attract more of them, simply add a water feature, like a birdbath or fountain, to your yard.įavorite foods: Insects and mealworms. This flycatcher loves insects of all kinds, so you can often find them perched in places where bugs gather, like creeks and ponds ( and your backyard, if you provide the right environment). You’ll notice the Black Phoebe by its distinctive peaked cap, soot-black coloring, and contrasting white belly. These graceful-looking birds use their song to attract the opposite sex, and the sound of their wing flutter to warn off predators.įavorite foods: Seeds, peanuts, cracked corn, and berries. They also can be found grazing on fallen seed on the ground, and as such are especially vulnerable to predators like outdoor cats. And since they mate for life, you’ll often see, not one, but two doves traveling as a pair to your feeder. Mourning DoveĮver heard a soft coo from your backyard? That’s the sweet sound of a Mourning Dove. They’re also fun to watch during mating season, when they can be seen performing a series of hops and lunges while fanning their tailfeathers.įavorite foods: Acorns, sunflower seeds, peanuts, suet, and mealworms. This songbird has a hooked bill used for eating its favorite food: acorns. The California Scrub-Jay, though, has an electric-blue coloring on its back, and a soft gray breast. You won’t miss these vibrantly blue birds, though you may confuse them for a Bluebird. California Scrub-JayĬheck out the hilarious antics of a mating California Scrub-Jay in this video: These hummingbirds are mostly found along the California coast.įavorite foods: Nectar, tree sap, and small insects. ![]() They also make a distinct “ticking” sound as they fly from flower to flower, or to your feeder, to find nectar. You will notice them by their copper orange and green coloring. Allen’s HummingbirdĪs are most hummingbirds, Allen’s Hummingbirds are small and colorful. You’ll find these birds in both rural and urban areas, as they’re some of the most prolific bird-feeder visitors in the area.įavorite foods: Black-oil sunflower seed, Nyjer seed, suet, nectar, and fruits that include peaches, plums, and strawberries. The male has a rosy face and breast, while the female is a less opulent shade of brown. House Finches are small birds that are known to frequent SoCal feeders regularly. ![]() Here are the top ten most common backyard birds of Southern California and which foods attract them: House Finch Whether you need help identifying a bird, or you’d like to know what birds you can expect to attract with your new feeder, this list is for you. Ever seen a bird at your feeder and wondered what type of bird it is? If you live in Southern California, it’s likely to be one of these common backyard birds.
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