Birds of Kentucky
The birds most often spotted in Kentucky, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
81,201
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds
Naturalists have logged 81,201 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Kentucky. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 4,629 recorded sightings.
Most-observed birds in Kentucky
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
4,629 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
4,362 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
3,000 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
2,792 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
2,519 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
2,346 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
2,330 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
2,075 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
2,048 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
2,012 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
2,011 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
1,927 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
1,882 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
1,869 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
1,865 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
1,852 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
1,850 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
1,782 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
1,730 observations
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
1,668 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
1,656 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
1,644 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
1,608 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1,598 observations
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
1,435 observations · iNaturalist
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
1,387 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
1,346 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
1,313 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
1,298 observations
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
1,253 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
1,250 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
1,236 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
1,228 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
1,225 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
1,208 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
1,185 observations
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
1,115 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
1,075 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
1,045 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
1,027 observations
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
1,005 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
993 observations
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
900 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
879 observations · iNaturalist
Great Egret
Ardea alba
865 observations
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
814 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
789 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
786 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
773 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
716 observations
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