New research from PRBO Conservation Science and Stanford shows that climate change could scatter California's bird communities, forcing species to seek new homes that are cooler, wetter and more hospitable:

For instance, the white-crowned sparrow, beloved for its thin, sweet whistle and dashing striped head and now common in San Jose, would be more likely spotted in the far northwest corner of the state, near Eureka. The yellow-billed magpie, now common in the Central Valley, may be Silicon Valley-bound.

This new research correlates with research by Audubon California, released in February of this year, that showed that up to a third of California bird species were going to see substantial reductions in range from climate change. You learn more about that research here.