Birds of Bourbon County, Kentucky

Birds of Bourbon County, Kentucky is a list of the most common birds observed in the county. Showing the yearly average percentage observation frequency for each species.

Location

Bourbon County, Kentucky

Bourbon County, Kentucky

Kentucky, United States

Kentucky, United States

United States

United States

North America

North America

Location
Bourbon County, Kentucky

Bourbon County, Kentucky

Kentucky, United States

Kentucky, United States

United States

United States

North America

North America

List of Common Birds

63% Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) - Adult male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) - United States Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

52% American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - Adult male American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - United States American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

51% European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - Breeding adult European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - United States European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sturnidae

48% Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Adult Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - United States Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

42% Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) - Adult Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) - United States Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

42% Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) - Adult male Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) - United States Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

40% Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) - Adult Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) - United States Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Paridae

38% Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) - Adult Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) - United States Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

36% Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) - Adult male Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) - United States Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

35% Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - Adult (northern) Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - United States Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

33% House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - Breeding male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - United States House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passeridae

32% Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) - Adult Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) - United States Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Paridae

31% Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - Breeding male Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - United States Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

30% Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - Adult Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - United States Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

27% American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - Adult American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - United States American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

26% Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) - Adult male Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) - United States Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

26% American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - Breeding male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - United States American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

23% House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) - Adult male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) - United States House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

23% Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - Adult Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - United States Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

22% American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - Adult male American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - United States American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

22% Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - Adult Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - United States Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Charadriidae

21% Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - Adult (calurus/alascensis) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - United States Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

20% Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) - Adult Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) - United States Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

19% Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - Adult male (red-shafted) Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - United States Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

19% White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) - Adult male White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) - United States White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sittidae

18% Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) - Adult male Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) - United States Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

17% Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) - Adult Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) - United States Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

15% Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) - Adult Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) - United States Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

15% White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) - Adult White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) - United States White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

14% Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Adult Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - United States Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

13% Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) - United States Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

Order: Apodiformes

Family: Apodidae

13% Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - Adult Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - United States Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

12% Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) - Adult male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) - United States Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

12% Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) - Adult male Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) - United States Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

12% Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - Adult male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - United States Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

11% Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - Adult (Blue form) Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - United States Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

10% Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) - Adult Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) - United States Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

10% Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - Adult Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - United States Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

10% Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) - Adult Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) - United States Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

9.8% Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - Adult Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - United States Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

9.6% Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) - Adult Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) - United States Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

9.2% White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - Adult White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - United States White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

8.9% Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) - Adult Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) - United States Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

8.7% Hairy Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) - Adult male Hairy Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) - United States Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

8.6% Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) - Adult Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) - United States Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

8.0% Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) - Adult Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) - United States Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

7.4% Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) - Adult male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) - United States Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

7.0% Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) - Adult male Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) - United States Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

6.3% Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - Adult female Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - United States Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Alcedinidae

6.0% Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) - Adult male Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) - United States Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

5.8% Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) - Adult Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) - United States Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

5.7% Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - Male (Audubon's) Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - United States Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

5.7% Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - Adult male (Oregon) Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - United States Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

5.5% Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) - Adult male and female Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) - United States Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Order: Apodiformes

Family: Trochilidae

5.0% Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) - Adult Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) - United States Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Certhiidae

4.4% Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) - United States Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Order: Cuculiformes

Family: Cuculidae

4.0% Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) - Adult Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) - United States Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Regulidae

4.0% Purple Martin (Progne subis) - Adult Purple Martin (Progne subis) - United States Purple Martin

Progne subis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

3.2% Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) - Adult male Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) - United States Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Order: Galliformes

Family: Phasianidae

3.2% Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Adult Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - United States Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Bombycillidae

3.2% Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) - Adult male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) - United States Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

3.0% Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) - Adult male Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) - United States Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

2.9% Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) - Adult Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) - United States Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

2.5% Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) - Adult male Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) - United States Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.5% Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) - Adult Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) - United States Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Vireonidae

2.4% Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) - Nonbreeding adult (yellow) Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) - United States Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

2.3% Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) - Breeding male Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) - United States Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.3% Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) - Adult Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) - United States Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

2.2% Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) - Adult male (Masked) Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) - United States Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Order: Galliformes

Family: Odontophoridae

2.2% Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - Adult Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - United States Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Laniidae

2.2% Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) - Adult Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) - United States Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

2.1% Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) - Breeding male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) - United States Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.1% Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) - Breeding Male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) - United States Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Polioptilidae

2.0% Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - Adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - United States Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.9% Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) - United States Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.8% Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) - Adult Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) - United States Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.7% Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) - Adult Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) - United States Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

1.7% Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Adult Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - United States Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.5% Eastern Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) - Adult Eastern Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) - United States Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Vireonidae

1.5% American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) - Adult male American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) - United States American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.5% Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - Adult male Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - United States Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.4% Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - Adult male Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - United States Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Regulidae

1.4% Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - Adult Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - United States Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

1.4% Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) - Adult Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) - United States Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

1.2% Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) - Adult (rufous morph) Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) - United States Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

1.2% Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) - Adult male Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) - United States Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.2% Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - Adult Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - United States Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Order: Caprimulgiformes

Family: Caprimulgidae

1.2% Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) - Immature male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) - United States Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

1.2% Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) - Adult Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) - United States Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.2% Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - Adult male Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - United States Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.2% Northern Yellow Warbler (Setophaga aestiva) - United States Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.1% Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Breeding male Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - United States Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.1% Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) - Adult female Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) - United States Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.1% Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) - Adult male Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) - United States Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

1.0% Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) - Adult Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) - United States Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

1.0% Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) - Adult male Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) - United States Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.0% Redhead (Aythya americana) - Adult male Redhead (Aythya americana) - United States Redhead

Aythya americana

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae