Birds of Rhode Island, United States
Birds of Rhode Island, United States is a list of the most common birds observed in the state. Showing the yearly average percentage observation frequency for each species.
Location
Rhode Island, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 43% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 43% |
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Herring Gull
Larus argentatus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 38% |
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American Robin
Turdus migratorius Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 36% |
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Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 34% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 31% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 31% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 30% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 29% |
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Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 28% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 27% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 27% |
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Canada Goose
Branta canadensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 27% |
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Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 25% |
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Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 25% |
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Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 24% |
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 23% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 23% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 22% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 22% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 21% |
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White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae |
| 20% |
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Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 18% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 18% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 16% |
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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae |
| 15% |
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Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 14% |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 14% |
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American Black Duck
Anas rubripes Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 14% |
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 13% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 13% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 13% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 13% |
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Mute Swan
Cygnus olor Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 12% |
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Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 12% |
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Great Egret
Ardea alba Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 12% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 12% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 12% |
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Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 12% |
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Common Eider
Somateria mollissima Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 12% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 11% |
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Common Loon
Gavia immer Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae |
| 10% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 10% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 10% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 9.8% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 9.4% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 9.4% |
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Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 8.6% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 8.3% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 7.3% |
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Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 7.2% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 7.0% |
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House Wren
Troglodytes aedon Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 6.9% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 6.7% |
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Sanderling
Calidris alba Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 6.6% |
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 6.6% |
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Common Tern
Sterna hirundo Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 6.5% |
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Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.4% |
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Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 6.3% |
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Brant
Branta bernicla Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.3% |
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Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.1% |
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Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 6.1% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 5.9% |
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 5.8% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 5.7% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 5.6% |
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Black Scoter
Melanitta americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.6% |
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 5.4% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 5.4% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 5.3% |
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 5.3% |
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Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 5.2% |
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Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 5.2% |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 5.2% |
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Hairy Woodpecker
Dryobates villosus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 5.0% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.9% |
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Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.6% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 4.6% |
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Willet
Tringa semipalmata Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.5% |
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Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 4.5% |
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Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.4% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 4.3% |
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Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 4.2% |
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American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.2% |
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Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.1% |
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Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.1% |
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Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.1% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.1% |
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Least Tern
Sternula antillarum Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 4.0% |
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Greater Scaup
Aythya marila Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.0% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.0% |
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.0% |
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 3.8% |
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Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.7% |
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.7% |
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Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae |
| 3.6% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.5% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.5% |
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Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 3.3% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.3% |
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American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae |
| 3.3% |
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White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.2% |
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 3.1% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.0% |
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Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.9% |
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Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 2.8% |
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Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 2.8% |
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Veery
Catharus fuscescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 2.8% |
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Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae |
| 2.7% |
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 2.6% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.6% |
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Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus Order: Suliformes Family: Sulidae |
| 2.5% |
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Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.5% |
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae |
| 2.5% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 2.4% |
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Brown Creeper
Certhia americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae |
| 2.4% |
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Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 2.4% |
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Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.3% |
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Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.3% |
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Common Merganser
Mergus merganser Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.3% |
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Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 2.3% |
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American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.2% |
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Northern Parula
Setophaga americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.2% |
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White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 2.2% |
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Dunlin
Calidris alpina Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.2% |
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Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.2% |
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Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 2.1% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.0% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.0% |
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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.9% |
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Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.9% |
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Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.9% |
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.9% |
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Merlin
Falco columbarius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 1.8% |
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Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.8% |
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Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.8% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.7% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 1.7% |
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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 1.6% |
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Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 1.6% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 1.6% |
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.6% |
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Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.6% |
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Common Raven
Corvus corax Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 1.6% |
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Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
| 1.5% |
|
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Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 1.5% |
|
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.5% |
|
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Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 1.4% |
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Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.4% |
|
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 1.4% |
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Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.3% |
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Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.3% |
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.3% |
|
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Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.2% |
|
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 1.2% |
|
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.2% |
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Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.1% |
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 1.1% |
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Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 1.0% |
|
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Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.0% |
|
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Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.0% |
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Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
