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Birds of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The birds most often spotted near Philadelphia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

139,275
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds

Naturalists have logged 139,275 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Philadelphia. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 8,350 recorded sightings.

Most-observed birds near Philadelphia

American Robin
Turdus migratorius
8,350 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
6,790 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
6,139 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
5,734 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
5,407 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
5,061 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
4,893 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
4,891 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
4,857 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
4,824 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
4,643 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
4,401 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
3,229 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
3,139 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
3,093 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
3,010 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
2,765 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
2,693 observations
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
2,693 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
2,690 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
2,674 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
2,506 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
2,469 observations
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
2,453 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
2,369 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
2,191 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
2,141 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
1,963 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
1,958 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
1,902 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
1,867 observations
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
1,760 observations
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
1,747 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
1,743 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
1,712 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
1,609 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
1,465 observations
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
1,442 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
1,426 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
1,352 observations
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
1,255 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
1,254 observations
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
1,212 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
1,185 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
1,180 observations
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
1,084 observations
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
1,053 observations
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
1,028 observations
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
1,004 observations
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
969 observations

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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