Habitats

Foothill Shrubs

In many parts of the state, the lower border of the ponderosa belt is characterized by variable shrubby thickets composed of oak, manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula), bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata), boulder raspberry (Rubus deliciosus), and/or other plants. These thickets are the best places to find Virginia's Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Green-tailed Towhee.