6 ½” (16 cm)1 The common ground dove is a very small, sparrow-sized dove.3 It has a scaly breast, stubby...
Read MoreA collection of short information pamphlets on San Diego’s nature (more coming soon)…
Information regarding local nature from other organizations: news, articles, books, and more…
San Diego County’s unique environment is a hidden treasure that most locals don’t know enough about. San Diego is one of the most biodiverse counties of the United States, and one of the best biologically documented regions in the world. San Diego has 54 endemic, or nearly endemic plant species. With 524 observed bird species, San Diego County’s bird species list ranks at the top few among the U.S. counties. San Diego is also home to 122 species of mammals, both on land and in water.
6 ½” (16 cm)1 The common ground dove is a very small, sparrow-sized dove.3 It has a scaly breast, stubby...
Read MoreThe 1990 release of the hit movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles increased the desire to own exotic turtles as pets....
Read MoreORDER: Columbiformes FAMILY: Columbidae The Mourning dove, named after its unique cooing call, is very common throughout San Diego County....
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