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American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,328 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
2,188 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
1,960 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
1,774 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
1,590 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1,319 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,163 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
1,144 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
949 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
937 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
896 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
833 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
782 observations
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
771 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
753 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
731 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
719 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
698 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
691 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
680 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
639 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
635 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
626 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
623 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
597 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
587 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
584 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
558 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
556 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
486 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
456 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
442 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
421 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
411 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
410 observations
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
400 observations
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
397 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
378 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
370 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
367 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
366 observations
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
361 observations
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
355 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
348 observations
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
346 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
342 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
329 observations
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
327 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
324 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
305 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 2,328 recorded observations.