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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
4,145 observations
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,431 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
2,232 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
1,810 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
1,666 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1,336 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,184 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
1,161 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
998 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
984 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
976 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
873 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
797 observations
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
793 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
774 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
754 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
724 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
723 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
709 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
702 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
685 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
667 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
649 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
639 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
623 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
617 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
612 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
582 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
575 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
507 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
502 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
448 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
442 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
440 observations
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
439 observations
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
428 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
418 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
413 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
391 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
375 observations
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
374 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
372 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
371 observations
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
356 observations
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
351 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
350 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
341 observations
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
336 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
330 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
312 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common birds in Iowa are:
- House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
- 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 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), with 4,145 recorded observations.