Birds of Brazos County, Texas
Birds of Brazos 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
Brazos County, Texas
Texas, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 63% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 57% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 50% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 47% |
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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 46% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 46% |
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Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 40% |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 33% |
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Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 33% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 29% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 27% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 27% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 24% |
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 24% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 23% |
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Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 22% |
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Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 21% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 20% |
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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 19% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 18% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 16% |
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Great Egret
Ardea alba Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 16% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 15% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 14% |
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American Robin
Turdus migratorius Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 13% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 13% |
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 12% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 12% |
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White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 12% |
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 11% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 11% |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 10% |
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 10% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 10% |
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 9.2% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 9.1% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 9.0% |
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 8.8% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 8.7% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 8.5% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 7.3% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.1% |
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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 6.7% |
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 6.7% |
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 6.2% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 6.0% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 6.0% |
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Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 5.9% |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 5.8% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 5.8% |
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Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae |
| 5.7% |
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Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.7% |
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Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 5.6% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 5.3% |
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Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 5.3% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 5.3% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.2% |
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 4.9% |
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 4.8% |
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House Wren
Troglodytes aedon Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 4.8% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 4.6% |
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Inca Dove
Columbina inca Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 4.6% |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 4.4% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.2% |
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Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.2% |
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Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 4.1% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.0% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.0% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.8% |
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Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 3.8% |
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 3.7% |
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Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 3.7% |
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Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.6% |
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Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.6% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 3.5% |
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Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.4% |
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 3.4% |
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Dickcissel
Spiza americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 3.4% |
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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 3.4% |
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Canada Goose
Branta canadensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.3% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.2% |
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Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.2% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.1% |
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.0% |
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Barred Owl
Strix varia Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 3.0% |
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White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.9% |
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Northern Parula
Setophaga americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.8% |
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Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.7% |
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 2.7% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.6% |
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Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.6% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.5% |
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.5% |
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 2.5% |
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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 2.5% |
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 2.5% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.5% |
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Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 2.5% |
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.4% |
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Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.3% |
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Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.3% |
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Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.3% |
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Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 2.3% |
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Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 2.2% |
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Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.1% |
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.1% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.1% |
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Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 1.9% |
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.9% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.9% |
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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 1.8% |
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.7% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.7% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.7% |
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Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.7% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
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Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.6% |
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Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.5% |
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 1.5% |
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.5% |
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Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.5% |
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Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.4% |
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American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.4% |
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Graylag Goose
Anser anser Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.4% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.4% |
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Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.3% |
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Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.3% |
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Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 1.3% |
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White Ibis
Eudocimus albus Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
| 1.2% |
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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 1.2% |
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 1.2% |
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Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae |
| 1.2% |
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Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 1.2% |
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Redhead
Aythya americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.2% |
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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 1.1% |
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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 1.1% |
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Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.1% |
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Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae |
| 1.1% |
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Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 1.1% |
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Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 1.0% |
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.0% |
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.0% |
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Brown Creeper
Certhia americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae |
