California – Animal, Insect, & Plant ID Guides
We have done our best to create ID guides for the common animals, insects, and plants that live in California.
Below you will find the links. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!
If you find errors in any of the guides below, please leave a comment at the bottom of that specific page or send me a message HERE. Thanks!
Types of BIRDS in California:
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The MOST Common BACKYARD Birds (18)
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Doves and Pigeons (7)
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Ducks (20)
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Eagles (2)
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Falcons (4)
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Finches (13)
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Geese and Swans (9)
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Gulls (16)
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Hawks (12)
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Herons and Egrets (9)
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Hummingbirds (7)
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Orioles (3)
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Owls (13)
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Shorebirds (17)
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Sparrows (27)
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Vultures (3)
- Warblers (12)
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Water Birds (29)
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Woodpeckers (12)
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Wrens (7)
Types of REPTILES/AMPHIBIANS in California:
Types of MAMMALS in California:
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Mammals (33)
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Bats (22)
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Dolphins (9)
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Squirrels (5)
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Mice and Rats (13)
- Rodents (13)
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Seals and Sea Lions (6)
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Whales (14)
Types of INSECTS & ARACHNIDS in California:
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Bees (15)
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Butterflies (21)
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Caterpillars (6)
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Cockroaches (5)
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Common Spiders (20)
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Ladybugs (11)
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Scorpions (7)
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Stink Bugs (8)
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Ticks (9)
Types of PLANTS in California:
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Blue Wildflowers (12)
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Purple Wildflowers (24)
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Orange Wildflowers (5)
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Red Wildflowers (8)
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White Wildflowers (15)
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Yellow Wildflowers (14)
- Milkweed (5)