Birds of Bexar County, Texas
Birds of Bexar County, Texas is a list of the most common birds observed in the county. Showing the yearly average percentage observation frequency for each species.
Location
Bexar County, Texas
Texas, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 69% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 62% |
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 61% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 47% |
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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 45% |
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Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 44% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 41% |
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Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 38% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 36% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 35% |
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 35% |
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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 35% |
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Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 33% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 32% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 29% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 29% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 28% |
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Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 27% |
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 25% |
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Great Egret
Ardea alba Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 23% |
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Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 22% |
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 22% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 22% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 22% |
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White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 19% |
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 18% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 18% |
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 18% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 18% |
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 17% |
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 16% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 15% |
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Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 15% |
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 14% |
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Inca Dove
Columbina inca Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 14% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 14% |
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Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae |
| 14% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 14% |
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 13% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 12% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 12% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 12% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 12% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 11% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 11% |
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Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 10% |
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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 10.0% |
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Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 9.7% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 9.4% |
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Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 9.3% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 9.3% |
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American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae |
| 9.0% |
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Long-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma longirostre Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 8.6% |
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 8.5% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 8.3% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 8.2% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 7.9% |
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 7.9% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.6% |
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White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.6% |
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Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 7.6% |
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Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 7.4% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 7.3% |
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American Robin
Turdus migratorius Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 7.1% |
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Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae |
| 7.1% |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 7.1% |
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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 6.9% |
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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 6.9% |
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 6.6% |
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Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae |
| 6.6% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 6.3% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.3% |
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House Wren
Troglodytes aedon Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 5.8% |
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 5.8% |
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Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 5.7% |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 5.6% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 5.5% |
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Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 5.5% |
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Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 5.3% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 5.3% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.2% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 5.2% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 5.1% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.0% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 4.8% |
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Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.7% |
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Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.6% |
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Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.5% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.5% |
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Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 4.4% |
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Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 4.3% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.2% |
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Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.2% |
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American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae |
| 4.1% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.0% |
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Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 3.9% |
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 3.9% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.8% |
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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 3.8% |
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Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.7% |
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Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 3.7% |
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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.6% |
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.5% |
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.4% |
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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae |
| 3.4% |
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Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.4% |
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Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.3% |
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Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.3% |
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Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 3.2% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.1% |
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Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.0% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.0% |
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 3.0% |
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Barred Owl
Strix varia Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 2.9% |
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 2.9% |
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Dickcissel
Spiza americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.9% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.9% |
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Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.8% |
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Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.8% |
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Northern Pintail
Anas acuta Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.8% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.7% |
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Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.6% |
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.6% |
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Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 2.5% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.5% |
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Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.5% |
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Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 2.5% |
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.5% |
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Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.4% |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 2.4% |
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Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.4% |
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 2.4% |
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Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.3% |
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Common Raven
Corvus corax Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 2.3% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 2.2% |
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Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.2% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.1% |
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White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
| 2.0% |
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Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.0% |
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Redhead
Aythya americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.0% |
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Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.0% |
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Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.9% |
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Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
| 1.9% |
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Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 1.9% |
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Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.8% |
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Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.8% |
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.8% |
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Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.8% |
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Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.8% |
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.8% |
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.8% |
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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 1.7% |
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Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.7% |
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Golden-cheeked Warbler
Setophaga chrysoparia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.7% |
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Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.6% |
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Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.6% |
|
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Olive Sparrow
Arremonops rufivirgatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.6% |
|
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.6% |
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Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.6% |
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Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
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Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
|
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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 1.5% |
|
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Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.5% |
|
|
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.5% |
|
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 1.4% |
|
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Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga Order: Suliformes Family: Anhingidae |
| 1.4% |
|
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Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.4% |
|
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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 1.4% |
|
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Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.2% |
|
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.2% |
|
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.2% |
|
|
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteriidae |
| 1.2% |
|
|
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 1.1% |
|
|
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.0% |
|
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Canvasback
Aythya valisineria Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.0% |
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Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
