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A white-crowned sparrow perched on a slender marsh stem.

White-crowned Sparrow

A strikingly patterned songbird, easily recognized by its bold black-and-white striped head, grayish breast, and brown-streaked back. These sparrow...

 A brown-headed cowbird perched on the edge of a light-colored wall.

Brown-headed Cowbird

A short, sturdy blackbird found across much of North America—including the Coachella Valley—and is famous for its unusual habit of laying eggs in o...

 A small bird perched among thin leaves and stems.

Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)

This vibrant orange dragonfly is a striking species commonly found in the Coachella Valley and throughout the southwestern United States. Appearanc...

 A brown whistling duck standing upright beside vegetation at The Living Desert.

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

The Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a tawny-brown waterfowl known for its whistling call and social nature. It thrives in tropical and subtropical wetlan...

 A pink-backed pelican swimming on green water at The Living Desert.

Pink-backed Pelican

Medium-sized waterbirds native to sub-Saharan Africa are known for the soft blush of pink visible on their backs and rumps. Unlike the Coachella Va...

 A Joshua tree standing in a dry desert landscape.

Joshua Tree

An iconic species native to the Mojave Desert, including the high desert edges of the Coachella Valley. Botanical Profile: Family: Asparagaceae (...

 An ostrich standing in dry grass at The Living Desert.

Ostriche

Meet the world’s largest bird—up to 9 feet tall and 300+ pounds. They can’t fly but make up for it by sprinting up to 45 mph across African savanna...

 A ring-necked duck floating on green water.

Ring-necked Duck

A medium-sized diving duck commonly found in freshwater habitats, including ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers. Despite its name, the subtle ch...

 A Say's phoebe perched on a dark railing beside the Trilogy Polo Club lake.

Say's Phoebe

The Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is a graceful and understated flycatcher often seen across the Coachella Valley and surrounding deserts and foothi...

 A Western Grebe bird with black upperparts and white underparts, distinct black cap extending down to the red eyes, and a long, straight, and sharp yellow-green bill, swimming on the water.

Western Grebe

A striking waterbird known for its elegant appearance, elaborate courtship dances, and expert diving abilities. While not a year-round resident of ...

 A long, colorful mural painted along a low wall in Coachella.

Shady Lane Community Mural at Dateland Park

The Shady Lane Community Mural is a collaborative public-art installation located directly across from Dateland Park in Coachella. Unlike a traditi...

 A red-tailed hawk perched on a tall wooden post.

Red-tailed Hawk

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is one of the most widespread and recognizable raptors in North America—and a commanding presence in the sk...