* Waterfowl: Ducks, geese, and swans
* Shorebirds: Sandpipers, plovers, and avocets
* Raptors: Hawks, eagles, and falcons
* Passerines: Songbirds, such as warblers, sparrows, and finches
Some of the specific Californian birds that use the Pacific Flyway include:
* California Condor: A critically endangered vulture that nests in the mountains of California and feeds on carrion.
* Bald Eagle: A national symbol of the United States, the bald eagle is a large bird of prey that nests in trees near bodies of water.
* Great Blue Heron: A large wading bird that is found in wetlands throughout California.
* Snowy Egret: A smaller wading bird that is white in color and has long, thin legs.
* Western Sandpiper: A small shorebird that is found in large flocks on beaches and mudflats.
* Black-throated Sparrow: A small songbird that is found in chaparral and desert habitats.
* Golden-crowned Sparrow: A small songbird that is found in coniferous forests.
These are just a few of the many species of birds that use the Pacific Flyway. This important migration route provides a safe passage for birds traveling between their breeding and wintering grounds.