Birds of Howard County, Texas
Birds of Howard 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
Howard County, Texas
Texas, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 52% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 44% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 43% |
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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 37% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 34% |
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 33% |
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 31% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 31% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 30% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 28% |
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Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 26% |
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Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 25% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 23% |
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 23% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 23% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 21% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 20% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 20% |
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 17% |
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Canyon Towhee
Melozone fusca Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 17% |
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 17% |
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Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 16% |
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American Robin
Turdus migratorius Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 15% |
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Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae |
| 14% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 14% |
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Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 14% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 12% |
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Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae |
| 12% |
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White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 12% |
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 11% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 11% |
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Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 11% |
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Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 11% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 11% |
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Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 10% |
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Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 10% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 9.7% |
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 9.6% |
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Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 9.6% |
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 9.6% |
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Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae |
| 9.4% |
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Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 9.4% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 9.2% |
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 9.1% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 8.8% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 8.7% |
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Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 8.3% |
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 8.2% |
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Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 8.1% |
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Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.7% |
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Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.6% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 7.6% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 7.4% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 7.2% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.7% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 6.6% |
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Scaled Quail
Callipepla squamata Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae |
| 6.5% |
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Snowy Plover
Anarhynchus nivosus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 6.5% |
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 6.4% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 6.4% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.3% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 6.3% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 6.2% |
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Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae |
| 6.2% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.2% |
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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 6.2% |
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 6.0% |
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 5.7% |
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Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae |
| 5.5% |
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Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 5.3% |
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Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 5.0% |
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Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus Order: Passeriformes Family: Aegithalidae |
| 5.0% |
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.9% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.8% |
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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 4.8% |
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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 4.1% |
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Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.1% |
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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 4.1% |
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Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 4.0% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.9% |
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Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 3.8% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.8% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 3.8% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 3.8% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.7% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 3.7% |
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Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.6% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.5% |
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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 3.4% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 3.3% |
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Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 3.2% |
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Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 3.2% |
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Northern Pintail
Anas acuta Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.1% |
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American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae |
| 3.1% |
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Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.0% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 2.9% |
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Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.9% |
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Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 2.9% |
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Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.8% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.8% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.8% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.7% |
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Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.7% |
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 2.6% |
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Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.5% |
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Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.3% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 2.3% |
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Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae |
| 2.3% |
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 2.2% |
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Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.2% |
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Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 2.2% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.1% |
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Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.1% |
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.1% |
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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.1% |
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Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.9% |
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Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.9% |
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Least Tern
Sternula antillarum Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.9% |
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Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.9% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.8% |
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Common Raven
Corvus corax Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 1.8% |
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Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.8% |
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Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 1.6% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.6% |
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Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.6% |
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.5% |
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Swan Goose
Anser cygnoides Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.5% |
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Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.4% |
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Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.4% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.3% |
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Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.3% |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 1.2% |
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Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.2% |
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.2% |
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Redhead
Aythya americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.2% |
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Graylag Goose
Anser anser Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.1% |
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Canvasback
Aythya valisineria Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.1% |
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Crissal Thrasher
Toxostoma crissale Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.1% |
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 1.1% |
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Canada Goose
Branta canadensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.0% |
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White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
| 1.0% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.0% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
