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American Robin
Turdus migratorius
2,966 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
2,305 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
1,506 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
1,434 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
1,410 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
1,252 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
1,176 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
1,153 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
1,044 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
1,029 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
1,009 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
1,008 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
1,005 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
998 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
928 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
921 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
904 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
901 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
893 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
874 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
865 observations
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
850 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
786 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
705 observations
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
681 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
674 observations
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
670 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
640 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
637 observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
625 observations
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
622 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
622 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
619 observations
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
562 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
552 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
535 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
530 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
512 observations
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
509 observations
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
490 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
488 observations
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
465 observations
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
462 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
450 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
415 observations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
394 observations
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
365 observations
Invasive
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
343 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
339 observations
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
337 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 2,966 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive birds in Kentucky include:
- Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)