Birds of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí

Birds of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí is a list of the most common birds observed in the municipality. Showing the yearly average percentage observation frequency for each species.

Location

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

North America

North America

Location
San Luis Potosí, Mexico

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

North America

North America

List of Common Birds

76% Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) - Adult male Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

64% House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) - Adult male House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

61% Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii) - Adult Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

51% Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) - Adult male Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

Order: Apodiformes

Family: Trochilidae

49% Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) - Male Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

48% American Coot (Fulica americana) - Adult American Coot

Fulica americana

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Rallidae

47% Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) - Adult (northern) Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

44% Canyon Towhee (Melozone fusca) - Adult Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

43% Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) - Male (Audubon's) Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

39% Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) - Adult male Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

37% Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - Breeding adult Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

37% Neotropic Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum) - Adult Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

Order: Suliformes

Family: Phalacrocoracidae

36% Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Adult Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

35% Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) - Adult Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

35% Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) - Adult male Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

34% Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - Adult (northern) Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

33% House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - Breeding male House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passeridae

32% Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) - Adult male Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

31% Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) - Adult (Black-necked) Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Recurvirostridae

31% Great Egret (Ardea alba) - Adult Great Egret

Ardea alba

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

30% Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) - Breeding adult Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

30% Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - Adult Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Charadriidae

28% White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) - Adult White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

28% Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) - Adult male Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

26% Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) - Breeding adult Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Order: Podicipediformes

Family: Podicipedidae

25% Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater

Sporophila torqueola

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Thraupidae

25% Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) - Breeding male Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

25% Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) - Adult Green Jay

Cyanocorax yncas

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

25% Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) - Adult Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

23% Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) - Breeding Male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Polioptilidae

23% Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) - Breeding adult Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

Order: Podicipediformes

Family: Podicipedidae

21% Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) - Adult Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

21% Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps) - Adult Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Remizidae

21% Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) - Adult male Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Regulidae

19% Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) - Adult male Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

19% Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) - Breeding adult Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

18% Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) - Adult male Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

18% American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) - Breeding Adult American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Pelecanidae

18% Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) - Adult (American) Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

17% Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) - Adult Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

16% Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) - Adult Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

15% Inca Dove (Columbina inca) - Adult Inca Dove

Columbina inca

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

15% Western Cattle-Egret (Ardea ibis) - Breeding adult Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

15% Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) - Adult Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

14% Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - Adult (Blue form) Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

14% Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - Adult male Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

14% Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) - Adult male Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

11% Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) - Adult Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

10% Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) - Breeding adult Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

10% Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) - Adult Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

10% Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) - Adult Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

10% Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - Adult Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

9.5% Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) - Adult male Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

9.4% Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) - Adult male Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

9.3% Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) - Male Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

9.3% Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

9.2% Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) - Adult male Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

9.0% Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) - Adult Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

8.9% Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Breeding male Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

8.7% Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) - Adult Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Mimidae

8.6% Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) - Adult Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

8.4% Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Adult Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Bombycillidae

8.2% Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi) - Adult Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

8.2% American Wigeon (Mareca americana) - Adult male American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

7.4% Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris) - Adult male Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

7.3% American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - Adult American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Motacillidae

7.1% Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) - Adult Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

7.1% Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) - Breeding male Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

6.6% Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) - Breeding adult Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Order: Podicipediformes

Family: Podicipedidae

6.2% Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) - Adult Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

6.0% Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Adult Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

5.9% Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) - Breeding adult Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

5.8% Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) - Adult Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

5.7% Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - Adult Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

5.5% Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) - Adult male Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

5.4% Common Raven (Corvus corax) - Adult Common Raven

Corvus corax

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Corvidae

5.3% Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) - Male (Pacific) Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Aegithalidae

5.1% Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) - Adult male Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

5.0% Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) - Adult Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

4.8% Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) - Adult male Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

4.5% American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - Adult male American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

4.4% Sora (Porzana carolina) - Adult Sora

Porzana carolina

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Rallidae

4.4% Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) - Adult Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Pandionidae

4.2% Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - Adult (calurus/alascensis) Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

4.0% Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava) - Adult male Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

3.9% White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) - Breeding adult White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Threskiornithidae

3.8% Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) - Breeding male Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.8% Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) - Adult Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.8% Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - Adult Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Laniidae

3.7% Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - Adult male Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.7% Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) - Adult male Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

3.7% Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) - Adult male Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Ptiliogonatidae

3.7% Black-backed Oriole

Icterus abeillei

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

3.5% Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) - Adult male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

3.5% Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - Adult female Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Alcedinidae

3.4% Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) - Adult Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

3.3% Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) - Adult (northern) Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

3.1% Bronzed Cowbird (Molothrus aeneus) - Adult male Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

3.0% Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) - Adult male Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

3.0% Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - Breeding male Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

2.9% Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) - Adult Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.9% Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) - Adult Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Rallidae

2.7% Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) - Adult male Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.7% Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) - Adult Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

2.6% Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) - Adult Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Troglodytidae

2.6% Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) - Adult Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Vireonidae

2.5% Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - Adult male Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

2.5% Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) - Adult Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

2.3% Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) - Adult male and female Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Order: Apodiformes

Family: Trochilidae

2.1% Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps) - Adult Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

2.1% Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - Adult Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Order: Columbiformes

Family: Columbidae

2.1% Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) - Breeding adult Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Order: Pelecaniformes

Family: Ardeidae

2.0% Common Loon (Gavia immer) - Nonbreeding adult Common Loon

Gavia immer

Order: Gaviiformes

Family: Gaviidae

2.0% Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) - Adult male Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Cardinalidae

2.0% Scott's Oriole (Icterus parisorum) - Adult male Scott's Oriole

Icterus parisorum

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

1.9% Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) - Adult Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.9% Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) - Adult Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Order: Cathartiformes

Family: Cathartidae

1.8% Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii) - Adult male Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Icteridae

1.7% European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - Breeding adult European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Sturnidae

1.7% Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Camptostoma imberbe) - Adult Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma imberbe

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.7% White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - Adult White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

1.7% Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) - Adult Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.7% Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni) - Adult Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Vireonidae

1.6% Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.6% Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) - Adult Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.5% Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) - Adult Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Passerellidae

1.5% Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) - Adult Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.5% Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) - Adult Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Hirundinidae

1.4% Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - Adult male (red-shafted) Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae

1.4% Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) - Adult Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.4% Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) - Breeding adult Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.3% Black-throated Gray Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) - Adult Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.3% Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) - Adult Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.2% Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) - Breeding adult Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Laridae

1.2% American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - Adult male American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

1.2% Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax) - Adult Greater Pewee

Contopus pertinax

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.2% Couch's Kingbird (Tyrannus couchii) - Adult Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.1% Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) - Adult Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Scolopacidae

1.1% Lucifer Hummingbird (Calothorax lucifer) - Adult male Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

Order: Apodiformes

Family: Trochilidae

1.1% Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) - Adult male Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Order: Accipitriformes

Family: Accipitridae

1.1% Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) - Adult Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

1.1% Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti) - Adult Morelet's Seedeater

Sporophila morelleti

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Thraupidae

1.1% Hermit Warbler (Setophaga occidentalis) - Immature Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Parulidae

1.1% Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) - Adult Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

Order: Galliformes

Family: Odontophoridae

1.0% Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) - Adult male Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Turdidae

1.0% Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) - Adult (Northern) Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Fringillidae

1.0% Gray Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) - Adult Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tyrannidae

1.0% Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) - Adult male Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Order: Piciformes

Family: Picidae