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Which birds live in the Sierra Nevada’s timber zone?
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Sierra Nevada
Physical features of western North America.
The timber zone of the Sierra Nevada mountains, which is primarily characterized by the montane forest, serves as a habitat for several bird species. According to the animal life of the region, the birds commonly found in this timber zone include:
- Mountain chickadee
- Spotted owl
- Band-tailed pigeon
These species thrive within the montane forest, which is defined by a variety of trees such as Douglas fir, red fir, Jeffrey pine, and the giant sequoia.12