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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
6,794 observations
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,485 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
2,304 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
1,865 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
1,711 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
1,487 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1,387 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,235 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
1,210 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
1,075 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
1,064 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
950 observations
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
830 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
818 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
807 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
804 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
779 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
778 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
737 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
733 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
726 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
694 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
676 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
671 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
647 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
644 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
633 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
613 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
608 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
537 observations
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
529 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
491 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
490 observations
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
463 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
461 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
455 observations
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
445 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
439 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
437 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
394 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
393 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
392 observations
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
390 observations
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
374 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
366 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
364 observations
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
358 observations
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
357 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
352 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
325 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)
- House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)
- Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
- Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
- American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
- The most observed bird in Iowa is House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), with 6,794 recorded observations.