#californiabirds — Public Fediverse posts

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A young male Bewick’s Wren (Thryomanes bewickii) learns to sing from neighboring adult males while coming of age in his parents’ territory. His song develops with subtle differences—a note changed here, a syllable there. The melodious signature he acquires between 30 and 60 days will be his for life.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bewicks_Wren

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When Northern Pygmy-Owls score more food than they can eat, they stash it away—tucking prey into tree cavities or even impaling it on thorns, a trick more often associated with shrikes.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pygmy-Owl/

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In late summer, young Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) trail their parents on fishing trips, quietly following until a fish is caught—then breaking into loud begging calls. They often drop to the water’s surface to receive their meal before taking off again. Along the California coast, this parent-chick routine can continue well into November.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Elegant_Tern/

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Most California Thrashers (Toxostoma redivivum) spend their entire lives in chaparral, a fire-adapted habitat. Their populations peak about 20 years after a burn.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/california_thrasher

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Courting Bewick’s Wrens (Thryomanes bewickii) usually form monogamous pairs. Even after the female begins incubating eggs, the pair often forages together—a behavior that may help the male guard his mate from rivals.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bewicks_Wren

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The tiny Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) is a fierce daytime hunter with a taste for songbirds. Its piercing yellow eyes scan for prey as it waits quietly to strike. Songbirds often mob these owls to drive them off.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pygmy-Owl

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