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- Canada Goose, Branta canadensis
- Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator
- Wood Duck, Aix sponsa
- Gadwall, Anas strepera
- Falcated Duck, Anas falcata (C)
- Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos
- Blue-winged Teal, Anas discors
- Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata
- Green-winged Teal, Anas crecca
- Redhead, Aythya americana
- Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis
- Bufflehead, Bucephala albeola
- Common Goldeneye, Bucephala clangula
- Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus
- Common Merganser, Mergus merganser
- Red-breasted Merganser, Mergus serrator
- Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
- Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus
- Common Loon, Gavia immer
- Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps
- American White Pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
- Double-crested Cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus
- Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias
- Great Egret, Ardea alba
- Snowy Egret, Egretta thula
- Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea
- Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis
- Green Heron, Butorides virescens
- Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Nyctanassa violacea
- Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura
- Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
- Mississippi Kite, Ictinia mississippiensis
- Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Northern Harrier, Circus cyaneus
- Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus
- Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
- American Kestrel, Falco sparverius
- American Coot, Fulica americana
The thick-knees are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow black bills, large yellow eyes and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats.
Double-striped Thick-knee, Burhinus bistriatus (A)
[edit] Lapwings and plovers
KilldeerOrder: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species world wide and 17 North American species.
Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus (C) Black-bellied Plover, Pluvialis squatarola European Golden-Plover, Pluvialis apricaria (C) American Golden-Plover, Pluvialis dominica Pacific Golden-Plover, Pluvialis fulva Lesser Sand-Plover, Charadrius mongolus Greater Sand-Plover, Charadrius leschenaultii (A) Collared Plover, Charadrius collaris (A) Snowy Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus Wilson's Plover, Charadrius wilsonia Common Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula Semipalmated Plover, Charadrius semipalmatus Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius (A) Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus Mountain Plover, Charadrius montanus Eurasian Dotterel, Charadrius morinellus (C)
[edit] Oystercatchers Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae
The oystercatchers are large, obvious and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. There are 11 species world-wide and 2 North American species.
Eurasian Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus (A) American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus American Black Oystercatcher, Haematopus bachmani
[edit] Stilts and avocets
American AvocetOrder: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are 9 species world wide and 3 North American species.
Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus (A) Black-necked Stilt, Himantopus mexicanus American Avocet, Recurvirostra americana
[edit] Jacanas Order: Charadriiformes Family: Jacanidae
The Jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. There 8 species world wide and 1 North American species.
Northern Jacana, Jacana spinosa (C)
[edit] Sandpipers and allies
Greater Yellowlegs Red-necked PhalaropeOrder: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae
The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small to medium sized shorebirds including the Sandpipers, Curlews, Godwits, Shanks, Tattlers, Woodcocks, Snipes, Dowitchers and Phalaropes. The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. There are 86 species world wide and 65 North American species
Common Greenshank, Tringa nebularia Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis (A) Common Redshank, Tringa totanus (A) Spotted Redshank, Tringa erythropus (C) Wood Sandpiper, Tringa glareola Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus (C) Solitary Sandpiper, Tringa solitaria Willet, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus Wandering Tattler, Heteroscelus incanus Gray-tailed Tattler, Heteroscelus brevipes Common Sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos Spotted Sandpiper, Actitis macularia Terek Sandpiper, Xenus cinereus Upland Sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda Little Curlew, Numenius minutus (C) Eskimo Curlew, Numenius borealis (E?) Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus Bristle-thighed Curlew, Numenius tahitiensis Far Eastern Curlew, Numenius madagascariensis (C) Slender-billed Curlew, Numenius tenuirostris (E?) Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata (C) Long-billed Curlew, Numenius americanus Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa Hudsonian Godwit, Limosa haemastica Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica Marbled Godwit, Limosa fedoa Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres Black Turnstone, Arenaria melanocephala Surfbird, Aphriza virgata Great Knot, Calidris tenuirostris (C) Red Knot, Calidris canutus Sanderling, Calidris alba Semipalmated Sandpiper, Calidris pusilla Western Sandpiper, Calidris mauri Red-necked Stint, Calidris ruficollis Little Stint, Calidris minuta (A) Temminck's Stint, Calidris temminckii Long-toed Stint, Calidris subminuta Least Sandpiper, Calidris minutilla White-rumped Sandpiper, Calidris fuscicollis Baird's Sandpiper, Calidris bairdii Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Calidris acuminata Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima Rock Sandpiper, Calidris ptilocnemis Dunlin, Calidris alpina Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea Stilt Sandpiper, Calidris himantopus Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Eurynorhynchus pygmeus (C) Broad-billed Sandpiper, Limicola falcinellus (C) Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Tryngites subruficollis Ruff, Philomachus pugnax Short-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus griseus Long-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceus Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus (A) Wilson's Snipe, Gallinago delicata Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago Pin-tailed Snipe, Gallinago stenura (A) Eurasian Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola (A) American Woodcock, Scolopax minor Wilson's Phalarope, Phalaropus tricolor Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus Red Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius
[edit] Pratincoles Order: Charadriiformes Family: Glareolidae
Oriental Pratincole, Glareola maldivarum (A)
[edit] Skuas, gulls, terns, and skimmers
A Western Gull in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Ring-billed GullOrder: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes jaegers, skuas, gulls, terns, kittiwakes and skimmers. They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. There are 108 species world wide and 54 North American species.
Great Skua, Stercorarius skua South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki Pomarine Jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus Parasitic Jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus Long-tailed Jaeger, Stercorarius longicaudus Laughing Gull, Larus atricilla Franklin's Gull, Larus pipixcan Little Gull, Larus minutus Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus Bonaparte's Gull, Larus philadelphia Heermann's Gull, Larus heermanni Gray-hooded Gull, Larus cirrocephalus (A) Belcher's Gull, Larus belcheri (A) Black-tailed Gull, Larus crassirostris (C) Mew Gull, Larus canus Ring-billed Gull, Larus delawarensis California Gull, Larus californicus Herring Gull, Larus argentatus Yellow-legged Gull, Larus cachinnans (C) Thayer's Gull, Larus thayeri Iceland Gull, Larus glaucoides Lesser Black-backed Gull, Larus fuscus Slaty-backed Gull, Larus schistisagus Yellow-footed Gull, Larus livens Western Gull, Larus occidentalis Glaucous-winged Gull, Larus glaucescens Glaucous Gull, Larus hyperboreus Great Black-backed Gull, Larus marinus Kelp Gull, Larus dominicanus (C) Sabine's Gull, Xema sabini Swallow-tailed Gull, Creagrus furcatus (A) Black-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla Red-legged Kittiwake, Rissa brevirostris Ross's Gull, Rhodostethia rosea Ivory Gull, Pagophila eburnea Gull-billed Tern, Gelochelidon nilotica Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia Royal Tern, Sterna maxima Elegant Tern, Sterna elegans Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis Roseate Tern, Sterna dougallii Common Tern, Sterna hirundo Arctic Tern, Sterna paradisaea Forster's Tern, Sterna forsteri Least Tern, Sternula antillarum Aleutian Tern, Onychoprion aleutica Bridled Tern, Onychoprion anaethetus Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscata Large-billed Tern, Phaetusa simplex (A) White-winged Tern, Chlidonias leucopterus (C) Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybridus (A) Black Tern, Chlidonias niger Brown Noddy, Anous stolidus Black Noddy, Anous minutus Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger
[edit] Auks, murres, and puffins
Atlantic PuffinOrder: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae
Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins at all, being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest. There are 24 species world wide and 22 North American species
Dovekie, Alle alle Common Murre, Uria aalge Thick-billed Murre, Uria lomvia Razorbill, Alca torda Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis (E) Black Guillemot, Cepphus grylle Pigeon Guillemot, Cepphus columba Long-billed Murrelet, Brachyramphus perdix (C) Marbled Murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus Kittlitz's Murrelet, Brachyramphus brevirostris Xantus's Murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus Craveri's Murrelet, Synthliboramphus craveri Ancient Murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus Cassin's Auklet, Ptychoramphus aleuticus Parakeet Auklet, Aethia psittacula Least Auklet, Aethia pusilla Whiskered Auklet, Aethia pygmaea Crested Auklet, Aethia cristatella Rhinoceros Auklet, Cerorhinca monocerata Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica Horned Puffin, Fratercula corniculata Tufted Puffin, Fratercula cirrhata
[edit] Pigeons and doves Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae
Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 308 species world wide and 18 North American species.
Rock Pigeon, Columba livia (I) Scaly-naped Pigeon, Patagioenas squamosa (A) White-crowned Pigeon, Patagioenas leucocephala Red-billed Pigeon, Patagioenas flavirostris Band-tailed Pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata Oriental Turtle-Dove, Streptopelia orientalis (C) European Turtle-Dove, Streptopelia turtur (A) Eurasian Collared-Dove, Streptopelia decaocto (I) Spotted Dove, Streptopelia chinensis (I) White-winged Dove, Zenaida asiatica Zenaida Dove, Zenaida aurita (A) Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura Passenger Pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius (E) Inca Dove, Columbina inca Common Ground-Dove, Columbina passerina Ruddy Ground-Dove, Columbina talpacoti White-tipped Dove, Leptotila verreauxi Key West Quail-Dove, Geotrygon chrysia (C) Ruddy Quail-Dove, Geotrygon montana (A)
[edit] Lories and lorikeets, parakeets, macaws, and parrots
Black-hooded ParakeetOrder: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae
Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and the have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back. There are 335 species world wide and 8 North American species.
Budgerigar, Melopsittacus undulatus (I) Monk Parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus (I) Carolina Parakeet, Conuropsis carolinensis (E) Green Parakeet, Aratinga holochlora Thick-billed Parrot, Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha (Ex) White-winged Parakeet, Brotogeris versicolurus (I) Red-crowned Parrot, Amazona viridigenalis Black-hooded Parakeet Nandayus nenday (I)
[edit] Cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis
Black-billed CuckooOrder: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae
The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites. There are 138 species world wide and 8 North American species.
Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus Oriental Cuckoo, Cuculus saturatus (C) Black-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus Mangrove Cuckoo, Coccyzus minor Greater Roadrunner, Geococcyx californianus Smooth-billed Ani, Crotophaga ani Groove-billed Ani, Crotophaga sulcirostris
[edit] Barn owls Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae
Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species world wide and 1 North American species.
Barn Owl, Tyto alba
[edit] Typical owls
Elf owls nesting in a cactusOrder: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae
Typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. There are 195 species world wide and 21 North American species.
Flammulated Owl, Otus flammeolus Oriental Scops-Owl, Otus sunia (A) Western Screech-Owl, Megascops kennicottii Eastern Screech-Owl, Megascops asio Whiskered Screech-Owl, Megascops trichopsis Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus Snowy Owl, Bubo scandiacus Northern Hawk Owl, Surnia ulula Northern Pygmy Owl, Glaucidium gnoma Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Glaucidium brasilianum Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia Mottled Owl, Ciccaba virgata (A) Spotted Owl, Strix occidentalis Barred Owl, Strix varia Great Gray Owl, Strix nebulosa Long-eared Owl, Asio otus Stygian Owl, Asio stygius (A) Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus Boreal Owl, Aegolius funereus Northern Saw-whet Owl, Aegolius acadicus
[edit] Nightjars Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is crypically coloured to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species world wide and 9 North American species.
Lesser Nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis Common Nighthawk, Chordeiles minor Antillean Nighthawk, Chordeiles gundlachii Common Pauraque, Nyctidromus albicollis Common Poorwill, Phalaenoptilus nuttallii Chuck-will's-widow, Caprimulgus carolinensis Buff-collared Nightjar, Caprimulgus ridgwayi (C) Whip-poor-will, Caprimulgus vociferus Gray Nightjar, Caprimulgus indicus (A)
[edit] Swifts Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae
The swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species world wide and 9 North American species.
Black Swift, Cypseloides niger White-collared Swift, Streptoprocne zonaris (A) Chimney Swift, Chaetura pelagica Vaux's Swift, Chaetura vauxi White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus (A) Common Swift, Apus apus (A) Fork-tailed Swift, Apus pacificus (C) White-throated Swift, Aeronautes saxatalis Antillean Palm-Swift, Tachornis phoenicobia (A)
[edit] Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated HummingbirdOrder: Apodiformes Family: Trochilidae
Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. There are 337 species world wide and 23 North American species.
Green Violet-ear, Colibri thalassinus (C) Green-breasted Mango, Anthracothorax prevostii (C) Broad-billed Hummingbird, Cynanthus latirostris White-eared Hummingbird, Hylocharis leucotis Xantus's Hummingbird, Hylocharis xantusii (A) Berylline Hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Amazilia yucatanensis Cinnamon Hummingbird, Amazilia rutila (A) Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps Blue-throated Hummingbird, Lampornis clemenciae Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens Plain-capped Starthroat, Heliomaster constantii (C) Bahama Woodstar, Calliphlox evelynae (A) Lucifer Hummingbird, Calothorax lucifer Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris Black-chinned Hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri Anna's Hummingbird, Calypte anna Costa's Hummingbird, Calypte costae Calliope Hummingbird, Stellula calliope Bumblebee Hummingbird, Atthis heloisa (A) Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus Allen's Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin
[edit] Trogons Order: Trogoniformes Family: Trogonidae
Elegant Trogon, Trogon elegans Eared Quetzal, Euptilotis neoxenus (C)
[edit] Hoopoes Order: Upupiformes Family: Upupidae
Eurasian Hoopoe, Upupa epops (A)
[edit] Kingfishers Order: Coraciiformes Family: Cerylidae
Kingfishers are medium sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 94 species world wide and 3 North American species.
Ringed Kingfisher, Megaceryle torquata Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon Green Kingfisher, Chloroceryle americana
[edit] Woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and flickers
Red-naped SapsuckerOrder: Piciformes Family: Picidae
Woodpeckers are small to medium sized birds with chisel like beaks, short legs, stiff tails and long tongues used for capturing insects. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward, and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks. There are 218 species world wide and 26 North American species.
Eurasian Wryneck, Jynx torquilla (A) Lewis's Woodpecker, Melanerpes lewis Red-headed Woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus Acorn Woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus Gila Woodpecker, Melanerpes uropygialis Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Melanerpes aurifrons Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus Williamson's Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus thyroideus Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius Red-naped Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus nuchalis Red-breasted Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus ruber Great Spotted Woodpecker, Dendrocopos major (C) Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Picoides scalaris Nuttall's Woodpecker, Picoides nuttallii Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens Hairy Woodpecker, Picoides villosus Arizona Woodpecker, Picoides arizonae Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Picoides borealis White-headed Woodpecker, Picoides albolarvatus American Three-toed Woodpecker, Picoides dorsalis Black-backed Woodpecker, Picoides arcticus Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus Gilded Flicker, Colaptes chrysoides Pileated Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Campephilus principalis (E?)
[edit] Tyrant flycatchers
Willow FlycatcherOrder: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae
Tyrant flycatchers are Passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, are rather plain. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. There are 429 species world wide, all found only in the Americas and 45 North American species.
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet, Camptostoma imberbe Greenish Elaenia, Myiopagis viridicata (A) Caribbean Elaenia, Elaenia martinica (A) Tufted Flycatcher, Mitrephanes phaeocercus (A) Olive-sided Flycatcher, Contopus cooperi Greater Pewee, Contopus pertinax Western Wood-Pewee, Contopus sordidulus Eastern Wood-Pewee, Contopus virens Cuban Pewee, Contopus caribaeus (A) Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Empidonax flaviventris Acadian Flycatcher, Empidonax virescens Alder Flycatcher, Empidonax alnorum Willow Flycatcher, Empidonax traillii Least Flycatcher, Empidonax minimus Hammond's Flycatcher, Empidonax hammondii Gray Flycatcher, Empidonax wrightii Dusky Flycatcher, Empidonax oberholseri Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Empidonax difficilis Cordilleran Flycatcher, Empidonax occidentalis Buff-breasted Flycatcher, Empidonax fulvifrons Black Phoebe, Sayornis nigricans Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe Say's Phoebe, Sayornis saya Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Myiarchus tuberculifer Ash-throated Flycatcher, Myiarchus cinerascens Nutting's Flycatcher, Myiarchus nuttingi (A) Great Crested Flycatcher, Myiarchus crinitus Brown-crested Flycatcher, Myiarchus tyrannulus La Sagra' s Flycatcher, Myiarchus sagrae (C) Great Kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus Social Flycatcher, Myiozetetes similis (A) Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Myiodynastes luteiventris Piratic Flycatcher, Legatus leucophaius (A) Variegated Flycatcher, Empidonomus varius (A) Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus Couch's Kingbird, Tyrannus couchii Cassin's Kingbird, Tyrannus vociferans Thick-billed Kingbird, Tyrannus crassirostris Western Kingbird, Tyrannus verticalis Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus Gray Kingbird, Tyrannus dominicensis Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus forficatus Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus savana (C) Rose-throated Becard, Pachyramphus aglaiae Masked Tityra, Tityra semifasciata (A)
[edit] Shrikes
Northern ShrikeOrder: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae
Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. There are 31 species world wide and 3 North American species.
Brown Shrike, Lanius cristatus (C) Loggerhead Shrike, Lanius ludovicianus Northern Shrike, Lanius excubitor
[edit] Vireos Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae
The vireos are a group of small to medium sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. There are 52 species world wide and 16 North American species.
White-eyed Vireo, Vireo griseus Thick-billed Vireo, Vireo crassirostris (A) Bell's Vireo, Vireo bellii Black-capped Vireo, Vireo atricapilla Gray Vireo, Vireo vicinior Yellow-throated Vireo, Vireo flavifrons Plumbeous Vireo, Vireo plumbeus Cassin's Vireo, Vireo cassinii Blue-headed Vireo, Vireo solitarius Hutton's Vireo, Vireo huttoni Warbling Vireo, Vireo gilvus Philadelphia Vireo, Vireo philadelphicus Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus Yellow-green Vireo, Vireo flavoviridis Black-whiskered Vireo, Vireo altiloquus Yucatan Vireo, Vireo magister (A)
[edit] Jays, crows, magpies, and ravens
Clark's NutcrackerOrder: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae
The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show levels of learned behavior of a high degree. There are 120 species world wide and 21 North American speicies.
Gray Jay, Perisoreus canadensis Steller's Jay, Cyanocitta stelleri Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata Green Jay, Cyanocorax yncas Brown Jay, Cyanocorax morio Florida Scrub Jay, Aphelocoma coerulescens Island Scrub Jay, Aphelocoma insularis Western Scrub Jay, Aphelocoma californica Mexican Jay, Aphelocoma ultramarina Pinyon Jay, Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus Clark's Nutcracker, Nucifraga columbiana Black-billed Magpie, Pica hudsonia Yellow-billed Magpie, Pica nuttalli Eurasian Jackdaw, Corvus monedula (C) American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos Northwestern Crow, Corvus caurinus Tamaulipas Crow, Corvus imparatus Fish Crow, Corvus ossifragus Chihuahuan Raven, Corvus cryptoleucus Common Raven, Corvus corax
[edit] Larks Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae
Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. There are 91 species world wide and 2 North American species.
Sky Lark, Alauda arvensis (regular migrant-AK) (A-CA) (Ex-NY) (I-BC & WA) Horned Lark, Eremophila alpestris
[edit] Swallows and martins Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae
The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterised by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. There are 75 species world wide and 14 North American species.
Purple Martin, Progne subis Cuban Martin, Progne cryptoleuca (A) Gray-breasted Martin, Progne chalybea (A) Southern Martin, Progne elegans (A) Brown-chested Martin, Progne tapera (A) Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor Mangrove Swallow, Tachycineta albilinea (A) Violet-green Swallow, Tachycineta thalassina Bahama Swallow, Tachycineta cyaneoviridis (C) Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx serripennis Bank Swallow, Riparia riparia Cliff Swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cave Swallow, Petrochelidon fulva Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica House Martin, Delichon urbica (C)
[edit] Chickadees and titmice Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae
The Paridae are mainly small stocky woodland species with short stout bills. Some have crests. They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. There are species 59 world wide and 12 North American species.
Carolina Chickadee, Poecile carolinensis Black-capped Chickadee, Poecile atricapilla Mountain Chickadee, Poecile gambeli Mexican Chickadee, Poecile sclateri Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Poecile rufescens Boreal Chickadee, Poecile hudsonica Gray-headed Chickadee, Poecile cincta Bridled Titmouse, Baeolophus wollweberi Oak Titmouse, Baeolophus inornatus Juniper Titmouse, Baeolophus ridgwayi Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor Black-crested Titmouse, Baeolophus atricristatus
[edit] Verdin Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae
Verdin, Auriparus flaviceps
[edit] Bushtits Order: Passeriformes Family: Aegithalidae
Bushtit, Psaltriparus minimus
[edit] Nuthatches
Red-breasted NuthatchOrder: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae
Nuthatches are small woodland birds. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails and powerful bills and feet. There are 24 species world wide and 4 North American species.
Red-breasted Nuthatch, Sitta canadensis White-breasted Nuthatch, Sitta carolinensis Pygmy Nuthatch, Sitta pygmaea Brown-headed Nuthatch, Sitta pusilla
[edit] Treecreepers Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae
Treecreepers are small woodland birds, brown above and white below. They have thin pointed down-curved bills, which they use to extricate insects from bark. They have stiff tail feathers, like woodpeckers, which they use to support themselves on vertical trees. There are 6 species world wide and 1 North American species.
Brown Creeper, Certhia americana
[edit] Wrens Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae
Wrens are small and inconspicuous birds, except for their loud songs. They have short wings and a thin down-turned bill. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. There are 79 species world wide and 9 North American species.
Cactus Wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Rock Wren, Salpinctes obsoletus Canyon Wren, Catherpes mexicanus Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus Bewick's Wren, Thryomanes bewickii House Wren, Troglodytes aedon Winter Wren, Troglodytes troglodytes Sedge Wren, Cistothorus platensis Marsh Wren, Cistothorus palustris
[edit] Dippers Order: Passeriformes Family: Cinclidae
American Dipper, Cinclus mexicanus
[edit] Bulbuls Order: Passeriformes Family: Pycnonotidae
The bulbuls are a family of medium-sized passerine songbirds native to Africa and tropical Asia. These are noisy and gregarious birds with often beautiful striking songs. There are 130 species world wide and 1 North American species.
Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus (I)
[edit] Kinglets Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae
The kinglets are a small family of birds which resemble the titmice. They are very small insectivorous birds in the genus Regulus. The adults have coloured crowns, giving rise to their name. There are 5 species worldwide and 2 North American species.
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Regulus satrapa Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Regulus calendula
[edit] Old World warblers and gnatcatchers Order: Passeriformes Family: Sylviidae
The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. The Sylviidae mainly occur as breeding species, as the common name implies, in Europe, Asia and, to a lesser extent Africa. Most are of generally undistinguished appearance, but many have distinctive songs. There are about 300 species world wide and 12 North American Species.
Middendorff's Grasshopper-Warbler, Locustella ochotensis (C) Lanceolated Warbler, Locustella lanceolata (A) Willow Warbler, Phylloscopus trochilus (A) Wood Warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix (A) Dusky Warbler, Phylloscopus fuscatus (C) Yellow-browed Warbler, Phylloscopus inornatus (A) Pallas's Warbler, Phylloscopus proregulus (A) Arctic Warbler, Phylloscopus borealis Lesser Whitethroat, Sylvia curruca (A) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea California Gnatcatcher, Polioptila californica Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Polioptila melanura Black-capped Gnatcatcher, Polioptila nigriceps (C)
[edit] Old World flycatchers Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae
Narcissus Flycatcher, Ficedula narcissina (A) Mugimaki Flycatcher, Ficedula mugimaki (A) Red-breasted Flycatcher, Ficedula parva (C) Dark-sided Flycatcher, Muscicapa sibirica (C) Grey-streaked Flycatcher, Muscicapa griseisticta (C) Asian Brown Flycatcher, Muscicapa dauurica (A) Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata (A)
[edit] Thrushes
Western BluebirdOrder: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae
The Thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs. There are 335 species world wide and 28 North American species.
Siberian Rubythroat, Luscinia calliope Bluethroat, Luscinia svecica Siberian Blue Robin, Luscinia cyane (A) Red-flanked Bluetail, Tarsiger cyanurus (C) Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe Stonechat, Saxicola torquatus (C) Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis Western Bluebird, Sialia mexicana Mountain Bluebird, Sialia currucoides Townsend's Solitaire, Myadestes townsendi Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Catharus aurantiirostris (A) Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush, Catharus mexicanus (A) Veery, Catharus fuscescens Gray-cheeked Thrush, Catharus minimus Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli Swainson's Thrush, Catharus ustulatus Hermit Thrush, Catharus guttatus Wood Thrush, Hylocichla mustelina Eurasian Blackbird, Turdus merula (A) Eyebrowed Thrush, Turdus obscurus Dusky Thrush, Turdus naumanni (C) Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris (C) Redwing, Turdus iliacus (C) Clay-colored Robin, Turdus grayi White-throated Robin, Turdus assimilis (A) Rufous-backed Robin, Turdus rufopalliatus American Robin, Turdus migratorius Varied Thrush, Ixoreus naevius Aztec Thrush, Ridgwayia pinicola (C)
[edit] Babblers Order: Passeriformes Family: Timaliidae
Wrentit, Chamaea fasciata
[edit] Mockingbirds and thrashers Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae
The Mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance. There are 35 species world wide and 13 North American species.
Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos Bahama Mockingbird, Mimus gundlachii (C) Sage Thrasher, Oreoscoptes montanus Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum Long-billed Thrasher, Toxostoma longirostre Bendire's Thrasher, Toxostoma bendirei Curve-billed Thrasher, Toxostoma curvirostre California Thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum Crissal Thrasher, Toxostoma crissale Le Conte's Thrasher, Toxostoma lecontei Blue Mockingbird, Melanotis caerulescens (A)
[edit] Starlings
An immature female European StarlingOrder: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae
Starlings are small to medium-sized Old World passerine birds with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and most are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. The plumage of several species is dark with a metallic sheen. There are 125 species, of which one has been introduced to North America.
European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris (I)
[edit] Accentors Order: Passeriformes Family: Prunellidae
Siberian Accentor, Prunella montanella (C)
[edit] Wagtails and pipits Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae
The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the wagtails, longclaws and pipits. They are slender, ground feeding insectivores of open country. There are 54 species world wide and 11 North American species.
Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla tschutschensis Citrine Wagtail, Motacilla citreola (A) Grey Wagtail, Motacilla cinerea (C) White Wagtail, Motacilla alba Tree Pipit, Anthus trivialis (A) Olive-backed Pipit, Anthus hodgsoni Pechora Pipit, Anthus gustavi (C) Red-throated Pipit, Anthus cervinus American Pipit, Anthus rubescens Sprague's Pipit, Anthus spragueii
[edit] Waxwings Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae
The waxwings are a group of passerine birds characterised by soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. In the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter. There are three species world wide and 2 North American species.
Bohemian Waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum
[edit] Silky-flycatchers Order: Passeriformes Family: Ptilogonatidae
Gray Silky-flycatcher, Ptilogonys cinereus (A) Phainopepla, Phainopepla nitens
[edit] Olive Warbler Order: Passeriformes Family: Peucedramidae
Olive Warbler, Peucedramus taeniatus
[edit] Wood-warblers Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae
Nashville WarblerThe Wood Warblers are a group of small often colourful passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some like are more terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. There are 119 species world wide and 57 North American species.
Bachman's Warbler, Vermivora bachmanii (E?) Blue-winged Warbler, Vermivora pinus Golden-winged Warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera Tennessee Warbler, Vermivora peregrina Orange-crowned Warbler, Vermivora celata Nashville Warbler, Vermivora ruficapilla Virginia's Warbler, Vermivora virginiae Colima Warbler, Vermivora crissalis Lucy's Warbler, Vermivora luciae Crescent-chested Warbler, Parula superciliosa (A) Northern Parula, Parula americana Tropical Parula, Parula pitiayumi Yellow Warbler, Dendroica petechia Chestnut-sided Warbler, Dendroica pensylvanica Magnolia Warbler, Dendroica magnolia Cape May Warbler, Dendroica tigrina Black-throated Blue Warbler, Dendroica caerulescens Yellow-rumped Warbler, Dendroica coronata Black-throated Gray Warbler, Dendroica nigrescens Golden-cheeked Warbler, Dendroica chrysoparia Black-throated Green Warbler, Dendroica virens Townsend's Warbler, Dendroica townsendi Hermit Warbler, Dendroica occidentalis Blackburnian Warbler, Dendroica fusca Yellow-throated Warbler, Dendroica dominica Grace's Warbler, Dendroica graciae Pine Warbler, Dendroica pinus Kirtland's Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii Prairie Warbler, Dendroica discolor Palm Warbler, Dendroica palmarum Bay-breasted Warbler, Dendroica castanea Blackpoll Warbler, Dendroica striata Cerulean Warbler, Dendroica cerulea Black-and-white Warbler, Mniotilta varia American Redstart, Setophaga ruticilla Prothonotary Warbler, Protonotaria citrea Worm-eating Warbler, Helmitheros vermivorus Swainson's Warbler, Limnothlypis swainsonii Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla Northern Waterthrush, Seiurus noveboracensis Louisiana Waterthrush, Seiurus motacilla Kentucky Warbler, Oporornis formosus Connecticut Warbler, Oporornis agilis Mourning Warbler, Oporornis philadelphia MacGillivray's Warbler, Oporornis tolmiei Common Yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas Gray-crowned Yellowthroat, Geothlypis poliocephala (C) Hooded Warbler, Wilsonia citrina Wilson's Warbler, Wilsonia pusilla Canada Warbler, Wilsonia canadensis Red-faced Warbler, Cardellina rubrifrons Painted Redstart, Myioborus pictus Slate-throated Redstart, Myioborus miniatus (C) Fan-tailed Warbler, Euthlypis lachrymosa (C) Golden-crowned Warbler, Basileuterus culicivorus (C) Rufous-capped Warbler, Basileuterus rufifrons (C) Yellow-breasted Chat, Icteria virens
[edit] Bananaquit Order: Passeriformes Family: Coerebidae or Genus Coereba Incertae sedis
The Bananaquit is a small passerine bird. It has a slender, curved bill, adapted to taking nectar from flowers and is the only member of the genus Coereba (Vieillot, 1809) and is normally placed within the family Coerebidae, although there is uncertainty whether that placement is correct (hence the assignment Genus: Coereba Incertae sedis).
Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola (C)
[edit] Tanagers Order: Passeriformes Family: Thraupidae
The tanagers are a large group of small to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. Many species are brightly coloured. They are seedeaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings. There are 256 species world wide and 6 North American species.
Hepatic Tanager, Piranga flava Summer Tanager, Piranga rubra Scarlet Tanager, Piranga olivacea Western Tanager, Piranga ludoviciana Flame-colored Tanager, Piranga bidentata (C) Western Spindalis, Spindalis zena (C)
[edit] American sparrows, towhees, juncos, and longspurs
Eastern TowheeOrder: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae
The Emberizidae are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill. In Europe, most species are named as buntings. In North America, most of the species in this family are known as Sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. There are species 275 world wide and 60 North American species.
White-collared Seedeater, Sporophila torqueola Yellow-faced Grassquit, Tiaris olivacea (C) Black-faced Grassquit, Tiaris bicolor (A) Olive Sparrow, Arremonops rufivirgatus Green-tailed Towhee, Pipilo chlorurus Spotted Towhee, Pipilo maculatus Eastern Towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus Canyon Towhee, Pipilo fuscus California Towhee, Pipilo crissalis Abert's Towhee, Pipilo aberti Rufous-winged Sparrow, Aimophila carpalis Cassin's Sparrow, Aimophila cassinii Bachman's Sparrow, Aimophila aestivalis Botteri's Sparrow, Aimophila botterii Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Aimophila ruficeps Five-striped Sparrow, Aimophila quinquestriata American Tree Sparrow, Spizella arborea Chipping Sparrow, Spizella passerina Clay-colored Sparrow, Spizella pallida Brewer's Sparrow, Spizella breweri Field Sparrow, Spizella pusilla Worthen's Sparrow, Spizella wortheni (A) Black-chinned Sparrow, Spizella atrogularis Vesper Sparrow, Pooecetes gramineus Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus Black-throated Sparrow, Amphispiza bilineata Sage Sparrow, Amphispiza belli Lark Bunting, Calamospiza melanocorys Savannah Sparrow, Passerculus sandwichensis Grasshopper Sparrow, Ammodramus savannarum Baird's Sparrow, Ammodramus bairdii Henslow's Sparrow, Ammodramus henslowii Le Conte's Sparrow, Ammodramus leconteii Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Ammodramus nelsoni Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Ammodramus caudacutus Seaside Sparrow, Ammodramus maritimus Fox Sparrow, Passerella iliaca Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia Lincoln's Sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii Swamp Sparrow, Melospiza georgiana White-throated Sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis Harris's Sparrow, Zonotrichia querula White-crowned Sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys Golden-crowned Sparrow, Zonotrichia atricapilla Dark-eyed Junco, Junco hyemalis Yellow-eyed Junco, Junco phaeonotus McCown's Longspur, Calcarius mccownii Lapland Longspur, Calcarius lapponicus Smith's Longspur, Calcarius pictus Chestnut-collared Longspur, Calcarius ornatus Pine Bunting, Emberiza leucocephalos (A) Little Bunting, Emberiza pusilla (C) Rustic Bunting, Emberiza rustica Yellow-throated Bunting, Emberiza elegans (A) Yellow-breasted Bunting, Emberiza aureola (A) Gray Bunting, Emberiza variabilis (A) Pallas's Bunting, Emberiza pallasi (A) Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus (C) Snow Bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis McKay's Bunting, Plectrophenax hyperboreus
[edit] Cardinals, saltators, and grosbeaks Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae
The Cardinals are a family of passerine birds that are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. There are 43 species world wide and 13 North American species.
Crimson-collared Grosbeak, Rhodothraupis celaeno (C) Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinalis sinuatus Yellow Grosbeak, Pheucticus chrysopeplus (C) Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus Black-headed Grosbeak, Pheucticus melanocephalus Blue Bunting, Cyanocompsa parellina (C) Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea Lazuli Bunting, Passerina amoena Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea Varied Bunting, Passerina versicolor Painted Bunting, Passerina ciris Dickcissel, Spiza americana
[edit] Blackbirds, meadowlarks, cowbirds, grackles, and orioles
Hooded OrioleOrder: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae
The Icterids are a group of small to medium, often colourful passerine birds restricted to the New World and include the grackles, New World blackbirds, and New World orioles. Most species have black as a predominant plumage colour, often enlivened by yellow, orange or red. There are 98 species world wide and 25 North American Species.
Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus Tricolored Blackbird, Agelaius tricolor Tawny-shouldered Blackbird, Agelaius humeralis (A) Eastern Meadowlark, Sturnella magna Western Meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Rusty Blackbird, Euphagus carolinus Brewer's Blackbird, Euphagus cyanocephalus Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula Boat-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus major Great-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus Shiny Cowbird, Molothrus bonariensis Bronzed Cowbird, Molothrus aeneus Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater Black-vented Oriole, Icterus wagleri (A) Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius Hooded Oriole, Icterus cucullatus Streak-backed Oriole, Icterus pustulatus (C) Bullock's Oriole, Icterus bullockii Spot-breasted Oriole, Icterus pectoralis (I) Altamira Oriole, Icterus gularis Audubon's Oriole, Icterus graduacauda Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula Scott's Oriole, Icterus parisorum
[edit] Finches
Gray-crowned Rosy-FinchOrder: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae
Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. There are 137 species world wide and 23 North American species.
Common Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs (A) Brambling, Fringilla montifringilla Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Leucosticte tephrocotis Black Rosy-Finch, Leucosticte atrata Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Leucosticte australis Pine Grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator Common Rosefinch, Carpodacus erythrinus (C) Purple Finch, Carpodacus purpureus Cassin's Finch, Carpodacus cassinii House Finch, Carpodacus mexicanus Red Crossbill, Loxia curvirostra White-winged Crossbill, Loxia leucoptera Common Redpoll, Carduelis flammea Hoary Redpoll, Carduelis hornemanni Eurasian Siskin, Carduelis spinus (A) Pine Siskin, Carduelis pinus Lesser Goldfinch, Carduelis psaltria Lawrence's Goldfinch, Carduelis lawrencei American Goldfinch, Carduelis tristis Oriental Greenfinch, Carduelis sinica (C) Eurasian Bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula (C) Evening Grosbeak, Coccothraustes vespertinus Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes (C)
[edit] Old World sparrows Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae
Old World sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small plump brownish or greyish birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed-eaters, and they also consume small insects. There are 35 species world wide and 2 North American species.
House Sparrow, Passer domesticus (I) Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus (I)
