Birds of Stephens County, Texas
Birds of Stephens 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
Stephens County, Texas
Texas, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 50% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 48% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 45% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 40% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 34% |
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Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 31% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 31% |
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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 31% |
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Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 29% |
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 29% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 27% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 25% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 24% |
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Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 24% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 23% |
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 19% |
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 19% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 18% |
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 18% |
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 18% |
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Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 17% |
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Great Egret
Ardea alba Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 17% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 17% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 17% |
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 17% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 16% |
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Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 16% |
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 15% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 15% |
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 14% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 13% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 13% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 13% |
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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 13% |
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 13% |
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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 13% |
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American Robin
Turdus migratorius Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 13% |
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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 13% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 12% |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 12% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 11% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 11% |
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Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 11% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 10% |
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Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 10% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 9.7% |
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Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 9.4% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 9.1% |
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White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 9.0% |
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 8.9% |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 8.9% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 8.8% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 8.5% |
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Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae |
| 7.8% |
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 7.6% |
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Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 7.5% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 7.1% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 7.0% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 6.9% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 6.9% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.9% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.7% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.7% |
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Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 6.6% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.6% |
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Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.5% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 6.3% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 5.7% |
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 5.6% |
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American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae |
| 5.6% |
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Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.5% |
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Canvasback
Aythya valisineria Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.4% |
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Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 5.4% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 5.4% |
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Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae |
| 5.3% |
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Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 5.3% |
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.2% |
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Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae |
| 5.2% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.1% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 4.9% |
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Dickcissel
Spiza americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 4.7% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 4.6% |
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 4.6% |
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.6% |
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Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 4.5% |
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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 4.5% |
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 4.3% |
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 4.2% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.2% |
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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 4.1% |
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Golden-cheeked Warbler
Setophaga chrysoparia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.1% |
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Redhead
Aythya americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.0% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.9% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.8% |
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Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 3.8% |
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 3.7% |
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Northern Pintail
Anas acuta Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.7% |
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Common Loon
Gavia immer Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae |
| 3.6% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.6% |
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Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.6% |
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Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.5% |
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 3.4% |
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Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 3.0% |
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House Wren
Troglodytes aedon Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 2.9% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.8% |
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Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae |
| 2.8% |
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 2.7% |
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Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.7% |
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.5% |
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Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 2.4% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.4% |
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Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.3% |
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 2.2% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.2% |
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Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.2% |
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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 2.1% |
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 2.1% |
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Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.0% |
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Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 2.0% |
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Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae |
| 2.0% |
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Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 2.0% |
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Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.9% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.9% |
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Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.9% |
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.8% |
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Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 1.8% |
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Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.8% |
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Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 1.8% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.7% |
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Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.7% |
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.7% |
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Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 1.7% |
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Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae |
| 1.5% |
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Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.5% |
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 1.5% |
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Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.5% |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 1.3% |
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Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.3% |
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 1.3% |
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Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.3% |
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 1.2% |
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Barred Owl
Strix varia Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 1.2% |
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Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.2% |
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Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.2% |
|
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Canada Goose
Branta canadensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.1% |
|
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Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.1% |
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Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 1.0% |
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Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.0% |
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Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.0% |
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Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.0% |
|
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Black Tern
Chlidonias niger Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.0% |
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Inca Dove
Columbina inca Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
