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Presidio of San Francisco
Surfbird
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| USGS Photograph |
| A Surfbird similar to to those found at the Presidio. |
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Natural History: The Surfbird sustains itself by feeding on marine invertebrates. It roosts away from high tide. It breeds in alpine tundra habitats.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in rocky tidal areas.
Frequency: This species is common during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Identifying Characteristics: The Surfbird is a dark-gray shorebird that has a broad black band on a white tail.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
In the three days following the 1906 earthquake, the Army's refugee camps at the Presidio issued 3,000 tents, 12,000 shelter halves, 13,000 ponchos, 58,000 pairs of shoes, and 24,000 regulation blue shirts.
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Last Updated: February 23, 2008 at 19:16 EST |
