Rancho San Antonio Bird Watching Passport

Join the Rancho San Antonio Bird Watching Passport to embark on a journey through this breathtaking natural habitat, home to over 150 bird species. As you explore the trails, use the provided images to help identify various birds. When you spot a feathered friend, snap a photo to check in and earn rewards for your sightings. This interactive experience not only enhances your birdwatching skills but also deepens your appreciation for the rich biodiversity of Rancho San Antonio.

Cedar Waxwing, Rock Pigeon, American Crow, California Towhee, Dark-eyed Junco, Wrentit, Violet Green Swallow, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, California Scrub-Jay, Acorn Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, California Quail

• Cedar Waxwing in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A sleek, medium-sized bird with a short crest, smooth yellow-brown feathers, and distinctive black masks with white edges, often found in flocks feeding on berries and fruit.

• Rock Pigeon in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  Also known as the common pigeon, features a stocky body, a short neck, and a smooth gray plumage with iridescent green and purple hues on its neck, often seen in urban areas and parks.

• American Crow in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A large, all-black bird with a sturdy build, a thick neck, and a distinctive cawing call

• California Towhee in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A medium-sized, brownish bird with a stout body, a long tail, and a distinctive grayish-brown head, often found in shrubby areas

• Dark-eyed Junco in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A small, grayish bird with a rounded body, white outer tail feathers, and a distinctive dark cap on its head, commonly seen foraging on the ground

• Wrentit in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A small, stocky bird with a long tail and a distinctive brown and gray plumage, often seen flitting through dense underbrush in California’s chaparral and scrub habitats.

• Violet Green Swallow in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A small, iridescent bird with a vibrant green back, white underparts, and a distinctive violet throat, commonly seen swooping over open areas and near water as it feeds on insects in flight.

• Chestnut-backed Chickadee in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A small, lively bird with a distinctive black cap and throat, white cheeks, and warm chestnut-brown sides, commonly found in coniferous forests

• California Scrub-Jay in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A medium-sized bird with bright blue plumage on its wings, tail, and head, contrasted by a grayish-brown body, often seen foraging in oak woodlands and urban areas throughout California.

• Acorn Woodpecker in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A striking bird with a black-and-white body, a red cap on its head, and distinctive white facial markings, commonly found in oak woodlands where it stores acorns in tree bark and holes

• Wild Turkey in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A large, robust bird with iridescent bronze and brown feathers, a long neck, and a fan-shaped tail

• California Quail in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
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  A small, plump bird with a distinctive topknot, scaled gray and brown plumage, and a black face, often seen in coveys in brushy areas, grasslands, and gardens throughout California