Birds
Resident Birds
Endemic and resident bird species of Baja California Sur
Best Observation
Various habitats including desert, coastal areas, and mangroves
Common Species
Baja California Gnatcatcher
Small, active bird with distinctive gray plumage and white eye-ring
Habitat: Desert scrub and coastal sage scrub
Distribution: Endemic to Baja California peninsula
Xantus's Hummingbird
Medium-sized hummingbird with iridescent green back and white underparts
Habitat: Desert oases and flowering gardens
Distribution: Endemic to Baja California peninsula
Belding's Yellowthroat
Small warbler with yellow throat and distinctive black mask
Habitat: Freshwater marshes and wetlands
Distribution: Endemic to Baja California Sur
Gray Thrasher
Large songbird with gray plumage and long, curved bill
Habitat: Desert scrub and thorn forest
Distribution: Endemic to Baja California peninsula
Baja California Woodpecker
Medium-sized woodpecker with black and white barred back
Habitat: Desert palm oases and riparian areas
Distribution: Endemic to Baja California peninsula
Cactus Wren
Large wren with distinctive white eyebrow and spotted underparts
Habitat: Desert scrub and cactus forests
Distribution: Southwestern United States and Baja California
Gila Woodpecker
Medium-sized woodpecker with gray-brown body and red cap
Habitat: Desert riparian areas and palm groves
Distribution: Southwestern United States and Baja California
Verdin
Small songbird with yellow head and gray body
Habitat: Desert scrub and thorn forest
Distribution: Southwestern United States and Baja California
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Migratory Birds
Species that visit during winter months (October to March), making Baja California Sur a crucial stopover on the Pacific Flyway
Best Observation
Wetlands, coastal lagoons, and protected bays
Common Species
Brown Pelican
Large seabird with distinctive pouch, common along the coast
Habitat: Coastal waters and beaches
Season: Peak presence from October to March
Western Sandpiper
Small shorebird often seen in large flocks
Habitat: Mudflats and sandy beaches
Season: Winter visitor from September to April
Whimbrel
Large shorebird with distinctive curved bill
Habitat: Rocky shores and tidal flats
Season: Present from August to May
Marbled Godwit
Large shorebird with long, slightly upturned bill
Habitat: Coastal mudflats and estuaries
Season: Winter visitor from September to March
Black Brant
Small marine goose that feeds on eelgrass
Habitat: Coastal bays and lagoons
Season: Winter visitor from November to March
Eared Grebe
Small waterbird with distinctive golden ear tufts in breeding plumage
Habitat: Protected bays and coastal waters
Season: Winter visitor from October to April
Northern Pintail
Elegant duck with long neck and pointed tail
Habitat: Shallow wetlands and coastal lagoons
Season: Winter visitor from October to March
Long-billed Curlew
Largest North American shorebird with extremely long, curved bill
Habitat: Coastal mudflats and beaches
Season: Winter visitor from August to April
Osprey
Fish eagles that frequent coastal areas
Best Observation
Rocky cliffs, coastal areas with high perches
Herons
Various species found in wetland areas
Best Observation
Mangroves, shallow waters, and estuaries
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