Birds of Clark County, Idaho

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

Location

Clark County, Idaho

Clark County, Idaho

Idaho, United States

Idaho, United States

United States

United States

North America

North America

Location
Clark County, Idaho

Clark County, Idaho

Idaho, United States

Idaho, United States

United States

United States

North America

North America

List of Common Birds

44% Common Raven (Corvus corax) - Adult Common Raven (Corvus corax) - United States Common Raven

Corvus corax

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

27% Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) - Adult Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) - United States Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

23% Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - Adult (calurus/alascensis) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - United States Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

19% Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) - Adult male Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) - United States Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Alaudidae

16% American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - Adult male American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - United States American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

16% Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) - Breeding adult Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) - United States Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

16% Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) - Adult Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) - United States Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

14% Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Adult Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - United States Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

14% European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - Breeding adult European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - United States European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sturnidae

13% American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - Adult male American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - United States American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

12% Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) - Adult Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) - United States Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

11% Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) - Adult male Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) - United States Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

11% Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - Adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - United States Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

11% Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - Adult male Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - United States Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

11% Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) - Adult (light morph) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) - United States Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

10% Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) - Adult male display Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) - United States Greater Sage-Grouse

Centrocercus urophasianus

Order: Galliformes

Family: Phasianidae

10% Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - Adult male (Oregon) Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - United States Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

9.7% Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) - Adult Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) - United States Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Paridae

9.1% Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) - Adult Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) - United States Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

9.0% Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - Adult male (red-shafted) Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - United States Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

8.7% Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) - Adult male Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) - United States Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

8.6% White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - Adult White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - United States White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

8.4% Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Adult Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - United States Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

8.2% Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - Adult Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - United States Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

8.0% Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) - Adult (Northern) Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) - United States Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

7.7% Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) - Adult male Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) - United States Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sittidae

7.7% American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - Adult American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - United States American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

7.7% Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - Male (Audubon's) Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - United States Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

7.1% Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - Adult Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - United States Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

7.1% Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - Adult Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - United States Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Charadriidae

7.0% Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - Adult Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - United States Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

6.6% Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) - Adult Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) - United States Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

6.6% Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - Adult Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - United States Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

6.6% Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - Breeding male Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - United States Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

6.5% Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Adult Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - United States Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

6.1% Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) - Adult male Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) - United States Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

5.9% Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) - Adult Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) - United States Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Gruidae

5.6% Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) - Adult Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) - United States Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

5.5% Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) - Adult Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) - United States Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

5.1% Northern Yellow Warbler (Setophaga aestiva) - United States Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

5.0% Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - Adult male Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - United States Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Regulidae

4.8% House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - Breeding male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - United States House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passeridae

4.7% Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) - Adults Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) - United States Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

4.7% Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) - Adult Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) - United States Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

4.6% Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - Adult (northern) Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - United States Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

4.6% Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) - Adult Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) - United States Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

4.2% Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - Adult Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - United States Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

4.1% Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) - Adult (light morph) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) - United States Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

4.1% Western Warbling Vireo (Vireo swainsoni) - United States Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Vireonidae

3.9% Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) - Adult male Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) - United States Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

3.8% Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) - Adult Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) - United States Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

3.8% Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) - Adult Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) - United States Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

3.7% Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) - Adult Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) - United States Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

3.7% Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) - Adult Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) - United States Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

3.6% Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) - Adult Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) - United States Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Paridae

3.5% Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - Adult (Blue form) Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - United States Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

3.5% Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) - Adult Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) - United States Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Calcariidae

3.4% Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) - Adult Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) - United States Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

3.4% Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) - Adult (northern) Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) - United States Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

3.3% Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) - Adult male Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) - United States Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

3.3% Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - Adult male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - United States Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

3.1% Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) - Adult Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) - United States Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

3.1% American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - Breeding male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - United States American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

3.0% Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) - Adult Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) - United States Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

3.0% Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) - Immature Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) - United States Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Laniidae

2.9% Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) - Breeding adult Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) - United States Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Laridae

2.8% Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - Adult Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - United States Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Order: Caprimulgiformes

Family: Caprimulgidae

2.8% Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) - Adult male Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) - United States Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

2.8% Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - Breeding adult Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - United States Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

2.8% Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) - Adult Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) - United States Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.7% Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) - Adult Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) - United States Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

2.5% American Wigeon (Mareca americana) - Adult male American Wigeon (Mareca americana) - United States American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.3% Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) - Adult Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) - United States Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.2% Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - Adult male Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - United States Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.2% Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - Adult female Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - United States Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Alcedinidae

2.2% Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) - Adults Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) - United States Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.2% Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) - Adult male Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) - United States Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.2% Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) - United States Great Gray Owl

Strix nebulosa

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

2.1% Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) - Adult Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) - United States Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

2.0% 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

2.0% Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) - Breeding Male Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) - United States Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.0% Willet (Tringa semipalmata) - Breeding adult Willet (Tringa semipalmata) - United States Willet

Tringa semipalmata

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.9% American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - Adult American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - United States American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Motacillidae

1.9% Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - Adult Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - United States Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

1.8% Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) - Adult Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) - United States Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.7% Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) - Adult Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) - United States Gray Partridge

Perdix perdix

Order: Galliformes

Family: Phasianidae

1.7% Hairy Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) - Adult male Hairy Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) - United States Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

1.7% Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) - Adult Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) - United States Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

1.6% Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) - Adult male Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) - United States Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

1.6% Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - Adult Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - United States Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Laniidae

1.6% Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) - Adult Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) - United States Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

1.6% Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) - United States Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

1.6% Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) - Adult male Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) - United States Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.6% Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) - Adult Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) - United States Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Certhiidae

1.6% Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) - Breeding adult Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) - United States Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Laridae

1.5% MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) - Adult male MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) - United States MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.5% Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - Adult male Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - United States Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.5% Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) - Adult Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) - United States Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.4% Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) - Adult male Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) - United States Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.4% Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) - Adult male Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) - United States Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

1.4% Evening Grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) - Adult male Evening Grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) - United States Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

1.2% Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) - United States Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Order: Galliformes

Family: Phasianidae

1.2% Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) - Adult Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) - United States Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

1.2% Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Breeding male Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - United States Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.2% Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Adult Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - United States Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Bombycillidae

1.1% Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) - Adult Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) - United States Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.1% Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) - Adult Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) - United States Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.1% Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) - Adult male Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) - United States Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.0% Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) - Adult male Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) - United States Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

1.0% Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) - Adult Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) - United States Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae