Birds of Williamson County, Texas
Birds of Williamson 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
Williamson County, Texas
Texas, United States
United States
North America
List of Common Birds
| 61% |
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Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 59% |
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 55% |
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 45% |
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 44% |
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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 42% |
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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 41% |
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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 38% |
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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 36% |
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Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 34% |
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 33% |
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House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 33% |
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae |
| 32% |
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Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae |
| 32% |
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae |
| 31% |
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American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 31% |
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae |
| 29% |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 29% |
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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 28% |
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Great Egret
Ardea alba Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 24% |
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Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 24% |
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 23% |
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Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 22% |
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 20% |
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Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae |
| 20% |
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 18% |
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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 18% |
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 17% |
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 17% |
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 17% |
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 16% |
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 15% |
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Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 15% |
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Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 14% |
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Purple Martin
Progne subis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 14% |
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White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 14% |
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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 |
| 12% |
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Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae |
| 12% |
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Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 12% |
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Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae |
| 12% |
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 12% |
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Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 11% |
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 10% |
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Green Heron
Butorides virescens Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 10% |
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 10% |
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American Coot
Fulica americana Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae |
| 10% |
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 9.7% |
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae |
| 9.5% |
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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Apodidae |
| 9.0% |
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 8.9% |
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White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 8.6% |
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 8.5% |
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 8.4% |
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Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 8.4% |
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 8.0% |
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.8% |
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Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae |
| 7.8% |
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 7.4% |
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 7.4% |
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Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae |
| 7.3% |
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 7.3% |
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 6.9% |
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Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.8% |
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 6.7% |
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Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.6% |
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 6.4% |
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Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 6.3% |
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Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 6.3% |
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Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.2% |
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American Wigeon
Mareca americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 6.1% |
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American Pipit
Anthus rubescens Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae |
| 6.0% |
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Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 5.9% |
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 5.9% |
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House Wren
Troglodytes aedon Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 5.9% |
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Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 5.7% |
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Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 5.6% |
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.6% |
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Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 5.4% |
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Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 5.3% |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 5.2% |
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 4.8% |
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Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 4.8% |
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.3% |
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Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 4.3% |
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Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 4.2% |
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Dickcissel
Spiza americana Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 4.1% |
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.1% |
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 4.1% |
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Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.9% |
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Redhead
Aythya americana Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.9% |
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 3.9% |
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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae |
| 3.8% |
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 3.7% |
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 3.7% |
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Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 3.6% |
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Western Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 3.6% |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Trochilidae |
| 3.6% |
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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 3.4% |
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Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 3.4% |
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Inca Dove
Columbina inca Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae |
| 3.4% |
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Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 3.3% |
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Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 3.2% |
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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae |
| 2.8% |
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 2.8% |
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Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.7% |
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Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 2.7% |
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Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae |
| 2.7% |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.7% |
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Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.6% |
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Northern Pintail
Anas acuta Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.6% |
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Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 2.6% |
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 2.6% |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae |
| 2.6% |
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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.5% |
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Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 2.5% |
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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 2.5% |
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Canvasback
Aythya valisineria Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 2.4% |
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Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 2.2% |
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American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae |
| 2.2% |
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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae |
| 2.0% |
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.9% |
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.9% |
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Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae |
| 1.9% |
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Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.9% |
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae |
| 1.9% |
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Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.8% |
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Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.8% |
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae |
| 1.8% |
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Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.8% |
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Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae |
| 1.7% |
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Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae |
| 1.7% |
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Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae |
| 1.7% |
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Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.6% |
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Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae |
| 1.6% |
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Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.6% |
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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.5% |
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.5% |
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Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.5% |
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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae |
| 1.5% |
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Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 1.5% |
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
| 1.5% |
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Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae |
| 1.4% |
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae |
| 1.4% |
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Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.4% |
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Common Raven
Corvus corax Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae |
| 1.4% |
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Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.4% |
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Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.3% |
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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae |
| 1.3% |
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Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae |
| 1.3% |
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Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae |
| 1.2% |
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae |
| 1.2% |
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Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae |
| 1.2% |
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American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae |
| 1.2% |
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Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae |
| 1.1% |
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Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae |
| 1.1% |
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae |
| 1.0% |
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White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae |
