The nominees for Audubon California's 2012 Bird of the Year are: Golden Eagle, Black Oystercatcher, Tricolored Blackbird, Yellow Warbler, Sandhill Crane, Western Snowy Plover, and Burrowing Owl. You'll decide which bird wins. Vote now for one of the nominated birds -- or write in your own choice. Voting continues through Dec. 7. Want to know a little more about one or all of the birds. Check out the brief videos below:

Golden Eagle

Western Snowy Plover

Tricolored Blackbird

Yellow Warbler

Sandhill Crane

Burrowing Owl

Black Oystercatcher