Birds of Morristown National Historical Park
The birds most often spotted in Morristown, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,541
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds
Naturalists have logged 1,541 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Morristown. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 78 recorded sightings.
Most-observed birds in Morristown
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
78 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
68 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
67 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
56 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
54 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
52 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
51 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
50 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
49 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
46 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
41 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
41 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
41 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
40 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
39 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
36 observations
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
35 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
35 observations
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
34 observations
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
34 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
34 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
33 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
32 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
30 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
30 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
28 observations
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
25 observations
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
24 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
24 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
21 observations
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
21 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
20 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
20 observations
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
20 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
19 observations
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
18 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
17 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
17 observations
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
16 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
16 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
16 observations · iNaturalist
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
15 observations
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
14 observations
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
14 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
12 observations
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
12 observations
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
12 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
12 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
11 observations
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
11 observations
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