motmot's Identifications

Photos / Sounds

10 photos

What

Western Alligator Lizards (Genus Elgaria)

Observer

tara14724

Date

May 3, 2024 04:30 PM PDT

Place

Marina, CA 93933, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Brown, black, and white. Looks like a snake with legs. Is about 4 inches long from nose to tail stump (the rest of the tail is missing)

Western Alligator Lizards - Photo (c) David Bygott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: Western Alligator Lizards (Genus Elgaria)
Added on May 3, 2024
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What

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Observer

thesafarihiker

Date

May 7, 2020 02:26 PM PDT

Place

Riverside County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
White-breasted Nuthatch - Photo (c) wplynn, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)
motmot's ID: White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)
Added on May 3, 2024
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3 photos

What

California Towhee (Melozone crissalis)

Observer

ainm

Date

May 3, 2024 04:33 PM PDT

Place

Oak Dr, Vista, CA, US (Google, OSM)
California Towhee - Photo (c) Lucina M, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: California Towhee (Melozone crissalis)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Observer

sbstrongbeach

Date

May 3, 2024 12:06 PM PDT

Place

San Bernardino National Forest, Angelus Oaks, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Red-winged Blackbird - Photo (c) Ad Konings, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ad Konings
motmot's ID: Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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3 photos

What

White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)

Observer

biohexx1

Date

April 26, 2024 04:44 PM PDT

Place

Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego, California (Google, OSM)
White-crowned Sparrow - Photo (c) uzun, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uzun
motmot's ID: White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Observer

biohexx1

Date

April 26, 2024 05:53 PM PDT

Place

Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego, California (Google, OSM)
Song Sparrow - Photo (c) Cephas, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
motmot's ID: Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Added on May 3, 2024
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What

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Observer

biohexx1

Date

April 26, 2024 05:56 PM PDT

Place

Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego, California (Google, OSM)
Brown Pelican - Photo (c) BJ Stacey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by BJ Stacey
motmot's ID: Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
Added on May 3, 2024
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3 photos

What

Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)

Observer

biohexx1

Date

April 26, 2024 06:21 PM PDT

Place

Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego, California (Google, OSM)
Bushtit - Photo (c) Kevin Krebs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
motmot's ID: Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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What

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Observer

nguyenandre23

Date

May 3, 2024 09:05 AM PDT

Place

El Camino Real, Irvine, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Snowy Egret - Photo (c) Juan Miguel Artigas Azas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
motmot's ID: Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens)

Observer

peter-f

Date

May 3, 2024 03:45 PM PDT

Place

Overlook Pl, Monterey, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Bird got stuck in my garage and wouldn’t leave. After chasing it for 30 min I finally caught it with a lightweight net and release it outdoors. Appeared to be unharmed.

Chestnut-backed Chickadee - Photo (c) Garth Harwood, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Garth Harwood
motmot's ID: Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens)
Added on May 3, 2024
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3 photos

What

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)

Observer

grnleaf

Date

May 3, 2024 12:11 PM PDT

Place

Auburn State Recreation Area, Cool, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Lesser Goldfinch - Photo (c) Robert Shea, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)

Observer

foxa211

Date

May 3, 2024 04:17 PM PDT

Place

Monterey Harbor, Monterey, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Feral Pigeon - Photo (c) Kala Murphy King, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Kala Murphy King
motmot's ID: Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica)
Added on May 3, 2024
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4 photos

What

Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)

Observer

patsimpson2000

Date

April 29, 2024 08:03 AM PDT

Place

San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Black-throated Sparrow - Photo (c) Juan Miguel Artigas Azas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
motmot's ID: Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)

Observer

paul_spencers

Date

May 3, 2024 04:27 PM PDT

Place

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Black-necked Stilt - Photo (c) Hayath Mohammed, all rights reserved, uploaded by Hayath Mohammed
motmot's ID: Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

Observer

goofy_goober8167

Date

May 3, 2024 04:27 PM PDT

Place

California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, US (Google, OSM)
American Crow - Photo (c) Joe McKenna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

American Coot (Fulica americana)

Observer

cassidytung

Date

May 3, 2024 03:38 PM PDT

Place

TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa, CA, US (Google, OSM)
American Coot - Photo (c) arachphotobia, all rights reserved, uploaded by arachphotobia
motmot's ID: American Coot (Fulica americana)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Observer

tom1929

Date

December 2, 2023 11:44 AM PST

Place

Rubidoux, Riverside, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Osprey - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
motmot's ID: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

hannah_yablon

Date

May 3, 2024 04:28 PM PDT

Place

Kilty Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US (Google, OSM)
California Scrub-Jay - Photo (c) Dawn Beattie, some rights reserved (CC BY)
motmot's ID: California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

California Towhee (Melozone crissalis)

Observer

lindabaley

Date

May 3, 2024 02:13 PM PDT

Place

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
California Towhee - Photo (c) Lucina M, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: California Towhee (Melozone crissalis)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Common Raven (Corvus corax)

Observer

patsimpson2000

Date

April 29, 2024 06:42 PM PDT

Place

San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Common Raven - Photo (c) arbyreed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
motmot's ID: Common Raven (Corvus corax)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

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Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)

Observer

thesafarihiker

Date

June 18, 2020 01:37 PM PDT

Place

Los Angeles County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Spotted Towhee - Photo (c) Mason Maron, all rights reserved, uploaded by Mason Maron
motmot's ID: Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)

Observer

thesafarihiker

Date

June 18, 2020 10:26 AM PDT

Place

Los Angeles County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Spotted Towhee - Photo (c) Mason Maron, all rights reserved, uploaded by Mason Maron
motmot's ID: Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

Observer

avidhiker

Date

May 3, 2024 09:59 AM PDT

Place

Briarlake Woods Dr, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Northern Mockingbird - Photo (c) Ad Konings, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ad Konings
motmot's ID: Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Observer

gsroya

Date

May 2, 2024 04:38 PM PDT

Place

Pacific Ocean, Malibu, CA 90265, USA (Google, OSM)
Whimbrel - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools
motmot's ID: Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

gsroya

Date

May 2, 2024 07:07 PM PDT

Place

Eastern Malibu, Malibu, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Great Blue Heron - Photo (c) Dan Roach, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Roach
motmot's ID: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Added on May 3, 2024
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Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)

Observer

lagunatdc

Date

May 3, 2024 03:41 PM PDT

Place

Bridge Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Crane Flies - Photo (c) Valter Jacinto, all rights reserved
motmot's ID: Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)
Added on May 3, 2024
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California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

kssqrd

Date

May 2, 2024 05:10 PM PDT

Place

San Jose, CA 95148, USA (Google, OSM)
California Scrub-Jay - Photo (c) Dawn Beattie, some rights reserved (CC BY)
motmot's ID: California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

funval

Date

May 3, 2024 02:41 PM PDT

Place

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA (Google, OSM)
California Scrub-Jay - Photo (c) Dawn Beattie, some rights reserved (CC BY)
motmot's ID: California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Observer

olivia_v

Date

April 28, 2024 12:01 PM PDT

Place

Hunters Point, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Whimbrel - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools
motmot's ID: Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Added on May 3, 2024
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

Observer

sadie_samuels

Date

April 27, 2024 12:04 PM PDT

Place

Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette, CA, US (Google, OSM)
American Crow - Photo (c) Joe McKenna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
motmot's ID: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Added on May 3, 2024
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