Discover the Beautiful World of USA Birds
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Explore GuidesTop 20 USA Bird Profiles
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- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Iconic Waterfowl • Migratory V-Formations • Found Across North America Quick Facts Size: 30–43 in (76–110 cm) Wingspan: 50–71 in (127–180 cm) Weight: 6–14 lbs (2.7–6.4 kg)… - Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Shimmering Hummingbird • Year-Round West Coast Resident • Known for Bold Courtship Dives Quick Facts Size: 3.9–4.3 in (10–11 cm) Wingspan: 4.7 in (12 cm) Weight: 0.1–0.2… - Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) Energetic Songbird • Acorn Lover • Common Backyard Visitor Quick Facts Size: 5.5–6.3 in (14–16 cm) Wingspan: 7.9–10.2 in (20–26 cm) Weight: 0.6–0.9 oz (18–26 g) Color:… - Common Raven (Corvus corax)
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Highly Intelligent • Largest Songbird • Found Across North America Quick Facts Size: 22–27 in (56–69 cm) Wingspan: 45–51 in (115–130 cm) Weight: 1.5–4 lbs (0.7–2 kg)… - Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Elegant Wading Bird • Striking White Plumage • Found Across Wetlands & Coasts Quick Facts Color: Pure white feathers, black bill, black legs Feet: Bright yellow “golden… - Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) “Rainbow Bird” • Brilliant Male Plumage • Southeastern & Central U.S. Quick Facts Male Color: Blue head, red belly, green back — rainbow-like Female Color: Olive-green overall… - Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) Ground-Feeding Woodpecker • Ant Specialist • Widespread Across North America Quick Facts Color: Brown body, black bars, spotted belly Wings: Yellow-shafted (East) or Red-shafted (West) Size: 11–14… - American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Small Falcon • Hovering Hunter • Common Across North America Quick Facts Size: 8.7–12.2 in (22–31 cm) Wingspan: 20–24 in (51–61 cm) Weight: 2.8–5.8 oz (80–165 g)… - California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Largest North American Bird • Critically Endangered • Conservation Success Icon Quick Facts Wingspan: Up to 9.8 ft (3 m) Length: 43–55 in (109–140 cm) Weight: 17–31… - Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) Prairie Songbird • State Bird of 6 U.S. States • Grassland Specialist Quick Facts Color: Bright yellow chest with bold black “V” Size: 6.3–10.2 in (16–26 cm)… - Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Soft-Voiced Dove • Common Backyard Visitor • Ground Feeder Quick Facts Color: Light brown, gray wings, black spots Size: 9–13 in (23–34 cm) Wingspan: 17–18 in (43–45… - Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Fish-Hunting Raptor • Aerial Diver • Coastal & Inland Predator Quick Facts Color: Brown back, white belly, dark eye stripe Size: 21–26 in (53–66 cm) Wingspan: 5–6 ft… - House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) Colorful Backyard Finch • Social • Frequent Feeder Visitor Quick Facts Color: Males red/orange; females brown-streaked Size: 5–6 in (12–15 cm) Wingspan: 8–10 in (20–25 cm) Weight:… - Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Large Wading Bird • Master Fisher • Icon of Wetlands Quick Facts Color: Blue-gray body, black head plumes Size: 38–54 in (97–137 cm) Wingspan: 5.5–6.6 ft… - Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) Smallest North American Woodpecker • Backyard Visitor • Tap-Tap Drummer Quick Facts Color: Black & white; males have a small red patch Size: 5.5–7 in (14–18 cm)…