Birds in Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common birds in Delaware?

The 10 most common birds in Delaware are:

1. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
2. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
3. Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)
4. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
5. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
6. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
7. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
8. Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
9. Great Egret (Ardea alba)
10. Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

What is the most observed bird in Delaware?

The most observed bird in Delaware is Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), with 2,447 recorded observations.