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American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,355 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
2,200 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
2,071 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
1,783 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
1,614 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1,329 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,170 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
1,149 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
975 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
944 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
907 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
844 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
789 observations
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
777 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
755 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
737 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
719 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
703 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
697 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
688 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
651 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
640 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
638 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
623 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
601 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
599 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
590 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
564 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
563 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
489 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
470 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
442 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
429 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
418 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
412 observations
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
409 observations
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
404 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
381 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
371 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
370 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
367 observations
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
365 observations
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
356 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
349 observations
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
347 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
343 observations
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
329 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
329 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
328 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
310 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common birds in Iowa are:
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
- House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
- Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
- Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
- Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
- Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
- Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
- American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
- The most observed bird in Iowa is American Robin (Turdus migratorius), with 2,355 recorded observations.