Common Californian Bird Information

American Kestrel

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Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 inches

American Kestrels are small falcons with colorful plumage, including blue-gray wings and a rusty back. They are known for their hovering flight and are often seen hunting small mammals and insects. Providing nest boxes for American Kestrels can help conserve this species, which is often found in open habitats.

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Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Mount the birdhouse on a sturdy tree or pole at a height of 10-30 feet

Western Bluebird

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Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 Inches

Western Bluebirds are small, colorful birds with bright blue wings and rusty orange breasts. They are cavity-nesting birds found in open woodlands and grasslands. Western Bluebirds readily use birdhouses for nesting.

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Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Mount the birdhouse on a pole or post at a height of 5 to 15 feet above the ground

Tree Swallow

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Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 inches

Tree Swallows are known for their iridescent blue-green plumage. They are agile fliers and are often seen catching insects in mid-air. Tree Swallows are cavity-nesting birds and readily use birdhouses.

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Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Place the birdhouse on a pole or structure at a height of 5 to 15 feet above the ground.
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