The Cactus Wren is a permanent resident of the Arizona desert. With the coming of winter, finding enough to eat becomes a problem for small birds. The Snow Bunting scratches through deep snow for food. The snowy White-tailed Ptarmigan illustrates how plumage can act as protection from predators. The Bay-breasted Warbler is a typical confusing fall warbler.
Phoebes annually make their migratory journey from the southern United States and Mexico.