Birds of New Jersey
The birds most often spotted in New Jersey, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
479,180
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds
Naturalists have logged 479,180 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in New Jersey. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 29,242 recorded sightings.
Most-observed birds in New Jersey
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
29,242 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
23,185 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
22,446 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
19,568 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
19,414 observations
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
19,047 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
18,019 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
15,604 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
15,489 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
15,066 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
14,752 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
12,815 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
12,580 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
12,333 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
11,732 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
9,996 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
9,765 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
9,255 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
9,179 observations
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
8,813 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
8,539 observations
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
8,320 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
8,047 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
7,701 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
7,685 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
7,618 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
7,272 observations
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
6,898 observations · iNaturalist
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
6,670 observations
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
6,420 observations
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
6,415 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
6,270 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
6,095 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
5,812 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
5,551 observations
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
5,361 observations · iNaturalist
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
5,283 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
5,148 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
4,614 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
4,542 observations
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
4,286 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
4,260 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
4,227 observations
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
4,224 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
4,107 observations
Brant
Branta bernicla
4,045 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
3,959 observations
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
3,902 observations
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
3,865 observations
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
3,744 observations
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