Iconic — but destructive — bird can soon be hunted year-round, new CA law says

The species is “very territorial” and aggressive, and threatens native bird species, the California Department of Fish and ...
insider.si.edu

California bird species of special concern : a ranked assessment of species, subspecies, and distinct populations of birds of immediate conservation concern in California / W ...

BIRD copy has bookplate: Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Nada Kramar Endowment Income Fund. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source ...
AZ Animals

How Mute Swans Spread in California

Invasive mute swans are disturbing ecosystems in California and eating loads of food! Hunters will now help control them.
Sierra Sun Times

New California Legislation Adds Invasive Mute Swan To List Of Nongame Birds That May Be Taken At Any Time By Those With A Valid California Hunting License Beginning In January 2026

Mute Swan credit: CDFW October 27, 2025 - State legislation signed into law earlier this month will allow invasive mute swans to be taken or possessed at any time by those with a valid California ...
Mercury News

Why do birds have different types of wings?

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.