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Step 1
Find the Clark's Nutcracker in the mountainous regions of western North America. You can spot the Clark's Nutcracker year round in the mountains from British Columbia, Canada southward to New Mexico and California. This bird likes to live in mountain pine forests near the tree line; however, it may come down to lower elevations during the winter months.
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Step 2
Marvel at the size of this large songbird. The Clark's Nutcracker measures between 11 and 12 inches long and weighs between 3.7 and 5.7 oz. The wingspan of the Clark's Nutcracker is approximately 18 inches in width. Males are larger than females.
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Step 3
Observe the Clark's Nutcracker's appearance. This bird has an overall gray coloring except for black wings and a black tail. The broad wings and the fan-shaped tail both have white patches on them. The face is predominantly pale gray in color with some white near the chin, eyes and forehead. The Clark's Nutcracker's bill is long pointed, stout and black in color.
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Step 4
Listen to the sounds of this noisy songbird. The call of the Clark's Nutcracker is very loud and sharp and resembles a nasal rasping. The call itself sounds like a "caw" or "kraak." (See link in Resources.)
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Step 5
Watch the Clark's Nutcracker in flight. The Clark's Nutcracker's flight pattern is similar to that of a crow and contains steady and deep wing beats.
