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Wildlife

Stay informed on California wildlife with California Today’s in-depth species guides, news, and analysis. California is one of the most biodiverse places in North America, home to gray wolves, condors, coyotes, elephant seals, whales, and hundreds of bird species, along with many plants and animals found nowhere else. Our hub covers how to identify and watch the state’s wildlife, where to find it, the recovery of returning species, and the laws and conservation efforts that protect them.

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California's gray wolves had more pups in 2026 than any year since they returned to the state post image
Wolves Wildlife Conservation For Animal Lovers

California's gray wolves had more pups in 2026 than any year since they returned to the state

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by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Turkey vultures in California: Identification, migration, diet and the difference from the condor post image
Birds Guides Wildlife Conservation For Animal Lovers

Turkey vultures in California: Identification, migration, diet and the difference from the condor

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Cooper's hawks in California: Identification, calls, nesting season and range post image
Birds Guides Conservation Wildlife For Animal Lovers

Cooper's hawks in California: Identification, calls, nesting season and range

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
California condors in California: Range, recovery, identification and protection of North America's largest bird post image
Birds Guides Wildlife Conservation For Animal Lovers

California condors in California: Range, recovery, identification and protection of North America's largest bird

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Mourning doves in California: Identification, calls, nesting and hunting seasons post image
Birds Guides Wildlife For Animal Lovers Conservation

Mourning doves in California: Identification, calls, nesting and hunting seasons

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Northern mockingbirds in California: A guide to songs, calls and night singing post image
Birds Guides Conservation Wildlife For Animal Lovers

Northern mockingbirds in California: A guide to songs, calls and night singing

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
House finches in California: Identification, calls, nests and year-round range post image
Birds Guides For Animal Lovers Wildlife Conservation

House finches in California: Identification, calls, nests and year-round range

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
California scrub-jays: Identification, calls, nesting and the difference from blue jays and Steller's jays post image
Birds Guides For Animal Lovers Conservation Wildlife

California scrub-jays: Identification, calls, nesting and the difference from blue jays and Steller's jays

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
California state bird: A guide to the California quail, its calls, coveys and habitat post image
Birds Guides Wildlife Conservation For Animal Lovers

California state bird: A guide to the California quail, its calls, coveys and habitat

by Mac Douglass | Editor
Great horned owls in California: Range, calls, nesting season and legal status post image
Birds Guides Conservation Wildlife For Animal Lovers

Great horned owls in California: Range, calls, nesting season and legal status

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Burrowing owls in California: Range, burrows, calls and listing status post image
Birds Guides For Animal Lovers Conservation Wildlife

Burrowing owls in California: Range, burrows, calls and listing status

by Brian Douglass | Specialist
Barn owls in California: Range, calls, nesting and legal protection post image
Birds Guides Wildlife For Animal Lovers Conservation

Barn owls in California: Range, calls, nesting and legal protection

by Brian Douglass | Specialist