Backyard Birds, West by Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Our backyards are home to bird species that have adapted to thrive in close contact with human beings. This guide shows the most common urban birds in the Western United States, each with an at-a-glance profile of where you are most likely to spot the species, its food and nesting habits, typical sounds and more. The guide also provides tips for gardening to attract urban birds, notes common threats, and provides examples of ways urban birders can partner in bird research projects.