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American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,983 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
2,321 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
1,518 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,447 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
1,424 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
1,269 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
1,186 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
1,163 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
1,052 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
1,036 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
1,021 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
1,020 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
1,012 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
1,004 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
940 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
926 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
911 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
907 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
895 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
881 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
871 observations
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
859 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
789 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
719 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
690 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
684 observations
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
679 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
643 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
641 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
630 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
629 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
624 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
622 observations
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
564 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
555 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
543 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
535 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
518 observations
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
513 observations
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
490 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
488 observations
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
470 observations
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
468 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
451 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
419 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
394 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
370 observations
Invasive
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
345 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
342 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
340 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common birds in Kentucky are:
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
- Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
- Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)
- Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
- Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)
- House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
- American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
- Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
- The most observed bird in Kentucky is American Robin (Turdus migratorius), with 2,983 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive birds in Kentucky include:
- Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)