Birds of Hale County, Texas

Birds of Hale 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

Hale County, Texas

Hale County, Texas

Texas, United States

Texas, United States

United States

United States

North America

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Location
Hale County, Texas

Hale County, Texas

Texas, United States

Texas, United States

United States

United States

North America

North America

List of Common Birds

56% Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) - Adult male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) - United States Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

46% Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Adult Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - United States Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

46% Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - Adult Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - United States Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

40% House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - Breeding male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - United States House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passeridae

32% Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - Adult Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - United States Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

26% European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - Breeding adult European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - United States European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sturnidae

26% Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - Adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - United States Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

25% Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Adult Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - United States Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

21% American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - Adult male American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - United States American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

20% Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - Adult Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - United States Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

20% Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) - Adult Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) - United States Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

20% Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) - Adult Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) - United States Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

19% Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - Adult Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - United States Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Charadriidae

18% Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - Breeding male Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - United States Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

17% House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) - Adult male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) - United States House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

17% Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - Adult (Blue form) Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - United States Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

14% American Coot (Fulica americana) - Adult American Coot (Fulica americana) - United States American Coot

Fulica americana

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Rallidae

13% White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) - Adult White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) - United States White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

13% Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) - Adult (American) Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) - United States Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

12% Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) - Breeding adult Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) - United States Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

11% Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) - Adult (feral) Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) - United States Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

9.6% American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - Adult American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - United States American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

8.9% Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) - Adult male Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) - United States Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

8.5% White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - Adult White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - United States White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

8.2% American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - Adult male American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - United States American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

7.8% Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - Adult male (Oregon) Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - United States Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

7.6% Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - Adult male Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - United States Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

7.2% Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - Adult (calurus/alascensis) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - United States Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

6.8% Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) - Adult male Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) - United States Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

6.8% Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) - United States Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

Order: Caprimulgiformes

Family: Apodidae

6.5% Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - Adult male Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - United States Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

6.2% Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) - United States Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

6.0% American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) - Breeding Adult American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) - United States American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Recurvirostridae

5.8% Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) - Adult Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) - United States Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

5.7% Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) - Breeding adult Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) - United States Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

5.6% Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) - Adult (light morph) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) - United States Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

5.6% Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) - Adult male Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) - United States Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Alaudidae

5.5% Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - Adult Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - United States Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

5.5% Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) - Adult male Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) - United States Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

5.4% Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) - Adult Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) - United States Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

5.2% Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) - Adult (Black-necked) Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) - United States Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Recurvirostridae

5.0% Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) - Breeding male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) - United States Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

4.9% Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - Adult male Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - United States Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

Order: Galliformes

Family: Phasianidae

4.8% Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) - Adults Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) - United States Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

4.7% Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - Breeding adult Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - United States Western Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

4.5% Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - Adult Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - United States Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

4.2% Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) - Adult Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) - United States Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

4.0% American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - Breeding male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - United States American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

3.7% Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - Male (Audubon's) Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - United States Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

3.7% White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) - Breeding adult White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) - United States White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Threskiornithidae

3.6% Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) - Adult Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) - United States Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

3.6% Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) - Adult male Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) - United States Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

3.6% Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) - Adult male Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) - United States Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.5% Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) - Adult Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) - United States Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

3.4% American Wigeon (Mareca americana) - Adult male American Wigeon (Mareca americana) - United States American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.4% Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - Adult male (red-shafted) Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - United States Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

3.2% Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) - Breeding adult Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) - United States Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Order: Podicipediformes

Family: Podicipedidae

3.1% Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris) - Adult male Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris) - United States Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

3.0% Cassin's Sparrow (Peucaea cassinii) - United States Cassin's Sparrow

Peucaea cassinii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.9% Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) - Adult male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) - United States Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.9% Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) - Adult (Northern) Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) - United States Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

2.8% Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) - Adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) - United States Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

2.7% Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - Adult (northern) Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - United States Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

2.7% Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii) - Adult male Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii) - United States Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

2.6% Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) - United States Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.6% Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) - Breeding male Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) - United States Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.5% Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) - Adult male (Masked) Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) - United States Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Order: Galliformes

Family: Odontophoridae

2.5% Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) - Adult Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) - United States Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.4% Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) - Adult (white morph) Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) - United States Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.3% Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - Adult male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - United States Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

2.3% Chihuahuan Raven (Corvus cryptoleucus) - Adult Chihuahuan Raven (Corvus cryptoleucus) - United States Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

2.3% Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) - Breeding adult Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) - United States Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

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

Passerina caerulea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.2% Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - Adult Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) - United States Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.2% Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) - Adult Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) - United States Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

2.2% Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) - Breeding adult Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) - United States Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.2% Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) - Adult male Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) - United States Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

2.1% Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) - Adult male Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) - United States Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

2.1% Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) - Female/immature male Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) - United States Lark Bunting

Calamospiza melanocorys

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.0% Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) - Adult Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) - United States Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.0% Redhead (Aythya americana) - Adult male Redhead (Aythya americana) - United States Redhead

Aythya americana

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.9% Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) - Male Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) - United States Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

1.9% Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) - United States Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.9% Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) - Adult male Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) - United States Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.8% Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - Breeding adult Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - United States Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.7% Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) - Breeding adult Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) - United States Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.7% Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) - Adult Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) - United States Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

Order: Suliformes

Family: Phalacrocoracidae

1.6% Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) - Adult Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) - United States Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.6% Dickcissel (Spiza americana) - United States Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

1.6% Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - Adult male Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - United States Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Regulidae

1.6% Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) - Adult male Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) - United States Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

Order: Caprimulgiformes

Family: Trochilidae

1.5% Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - Adult Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - United States Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

1.5% Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) - Breeding male Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) - United States Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.5% Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - Adult Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) - United States Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Order: Caprimulgiformes

Family: Caprimulgidae

1.5% Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) - Adult male Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) - United States Yellow Warbler

Setophaga petechia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.5% Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) - Breeding adult Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) - United States Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.5% Purple Martin (Progne subis) - Adult Purple Martin (Progne subis) - United States Purple Martin

Progne subis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

1.4% Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Breeding male Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - United States Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

1.4% Barn Owl (Tyto alba) - Adults Barn Owl (Tyto alba) - United States Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Tytonidae

1.3% White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) - Adult male White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) - United States White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sittidae

1.3% Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) - Adult Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) - United States Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

1.2% Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - Adult female Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - United States Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Alcedinidae

1.1% Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) - Adult Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) - United States Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.1% Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) - Adult Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) - United States Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Gruidae

1.0% Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) - Adult Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) - United States Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

1.0% Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) - Adult Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) - United States Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.0% Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) - Adult Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) - United States Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae