Adams County Bird List

This list was produced by combining a list produced by Mike O’Brien from many years of bird watching experience,
records of the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Pennsylvania, and the eBird database.

Breeding Bird Atlas

  • BBA1 - Atlas of Breeding Bird in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992; observations made 1985 - 1989.
  • BBA2 - Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania, Penn State Press, 2012; observations made 2004 - 2009.

The definition of the terms confirmed, probable, and possible involves multiple factors. See the Breeding Bird Atlases for the complete definitions.

eBird - search eBird.org for details on sightings; Reported - R.

MoB - Reported - R by Mike O’Brien.

Habitat

  • Edge - wood margins, hedgerows, scrub.
  • Fields(a) - pastures, abandoned and fallow fields.
  • Fields(h) - hayfields.
  • Fields(m) - muddy fields (plowed, harvested).
  • Floodplain - bottomland forest, floodplain, swamp.
  • Gardens - gardens, orchards, farmyards.
  • Water - rivers, reservoirs, ponds, impoundments.

Abundance

  • Abundant - should be seen on most visits to habitat
  • Common - should be seen on many visits to habitat
  • Uncommon - present in low numbers / seldom seen
  • Rare - possible, but unlikely to be seen on any given visit.
  • Present - numbers may vary by species and season
  • Occasional - accidental, vagrant, irruptive, or sporadic.

Ducks, Geese and Swans

Order: Anseriformes. Family: Anatidae

link to photograph taken in the local area
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck                       R         R               Anser brachyrhynchus (A)
Greater White-fronted Goose fields (m); water Occasional     Occasional                   CBC R R R R           Recorded in neighboring counties; Anser albifrons
Snow Goose fields (m); water; marsh Rare Uncommon   Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R   R R R R Chen caerulescens
Ross’s Goose fields (m); water; marsh                             R R     R         Chen rossii
Cackling Goose fields (m); water Rare Occasional Occasional Rare   R       R R R   R R R R R R   R R   Branta hutchinsii
Canada Goose fields (m); water; marsh Present Present Present Present   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Branta canadensis
Brant                                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Branta bernicla
Mute Swan water Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   R     probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cygnus olor
Trumpeter Swan fields (m); water                   R R R       R R             Cygnus buccinator
Tundra Swan fields (m); water Rare Uncommon Uncommon     R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cygnos columbianus
Whooper Swan                       R                          
Wood Duck floodplain; water; marsh Rare Common Common Common   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Aix sponsa
Gadwall marsh; water Rare Uncommon   Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R R   R   R Anas strepera
Eurasian Wigeon marsh; water                     R     R                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Anas penelope
American Wigeon marsh; water Uncommon Common   Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anas americana
American Black Duck water Uncommon Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anas subripes
Mallard fields (m); marsh; water Present Present Present Present   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anas platyrhynchos
Blue-winged Teal marsh; water Occasional Common Uncommon Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R   R     R   R Anas discors
Northern Shoveler marsh; water Rare Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R   R R R R R R R R R R Anas clypeata
Northern Pintail marsh; water Uncommon Common   Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R     Anas acuta
Green-winged Teal marsh; water Uncommon Common Rare Common   R       R R R R R R R   R R R R   R Anas crecca
Canvasback water Uncommon Occasional   Uncommon           R R R   R R   R R R   R   R Aythya valisineria
Redhead water Uncommon Occasional   Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R R   R   R Aythya americana
Ring-necked Duck marsh; water Common Common   Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Aythya collaris
Greater Scaup water Rare Uncommon   Uncommon           R R R R R R R R R R         Aythya marila
Lesser Scaup water Uncommon Common   Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Aythya collaris
Surf Scoter water                           R R R R   R       R Melanitta perspicillata
White-winged Scoter water Occasional Occasional   Rare   R             R R   R   R           Melanitta fusca
Black Scoter water                                               Recorded in neighboring counties; Melanitta americana
Long-tailed Duck water Rare Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R         Clangula hyemalis
Bufflehead water Uncommon Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Bucephala albeola
Common Goldeneye water Uncommon Rare   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R           Bucephala clangula
Barrow’s Goldeneye water                                               Recorded in neighboring counties; Bucephala islandica (A)
Hooded Merganser Floodplains; marsh; water Rare Uncommon Uncommon Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Lophodytes cucullatus
Common Merganser water Uncommon Rare   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Mergus merganser
Red-breasted Merganser water Rare Rare   Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R R R   R   Mergus serrator
Ruddy Duck water Uncommon Common   Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Oxyura jamaicensis

New World Quail

Order: Galliformes. Family: Odontophoridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Northern Bobwhite (released) edge; fields(a); fields(h) Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional   R   probable possible                   R       R Colinus virginianus

Pheasants, Turkeys, & Grouse

Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Ring-necked Pheasant gardens; fields(h); fields(a); edge Present; Uncommon Present; Uncommon Present; Uncommon Present; Uncommon   R   confirmed confirmed   R R R R R R R R R R R R R Phasianus colchicus
Wild Turkey forests; edge Present Present Present Present   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Meleagris gallopavo
Ruffed Grouse forest; edge; fields(m) Present Present Present Present   R   confirmed confirmed   R   R   R R R R   R     R Bonsa umbellus
Indian Peafowl                       R                          
Red Junglefowl                       R                          
Chukar (released) edge Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional   R                                   Alectoris chukar

Loons

Order: Gaviiformes. Family: Gaviidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Red-throated Loon water Rare Occasional   Occasional                 R   R   R R R         Gavia stellata
Pacific Loon water                                               Recorded in neighboring counties; Gavia pacifica (A)
Common Loon water Rare Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Gavia immer

Rails, Moorhen, Gallinule, and Coot

Order: Gruiformes. Family: Rallidae, Gruidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 ebird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Virginia Rail Marsh; Fields(a)   Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R                       R R Rallus limicola. Dead bird photographed in Biglerville in 2013
Sora Marsh; Fields(a)   Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R     R       R R     R R   Phasianus colchicus
Common Gallinule Water; marsh                       R R         R     R     Gallinula galeata
American Coot Water; marsh Uncommon Common Rare Common   R       R R R R R R R R R     R R R Meleagris gallopavo

Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes. Family: Podicipedidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Pied-billed Grebe Water Rare Occasional   Occasional   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Podilymbus podicep
Horned Grebe Water Occasional Uncommon Occasional Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R R R   R   Podiceps auritus (A)
Red-necked Grebe Water Occasional Rare   Rare   R               R R   R   R       R Podiceps grisegena
Eared Grebe Water                                 R             Podiceps nigricollis

Tropicbirds

Order: Phaethontiformes. Family: Phaethontidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
White-tailed Tropicbird                                               R 1 sighting, Gettysburg 1954; Phaethon lepturus

Cormorants

Order: Suliformes. Family: Phalacrocoracidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Double-crested Cormorant Water Occasional Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Phalacrocorax auritus

Bitterns, Herons and Egrets

Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Ardeidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011     Comments
American Bittern Marsh   Rare Rare Rare   R         R   R                   R     Botaurus lentiginosus. Observed in 2013 on Mountain Road.
Least Bittern Marsh   Rare Rare Occasional           R                               Recorded in neighboring counties; lxobrychus exilis
Great Blue Heron Water; Marsh; Floodplains Uncommon Common Common Common   R   possible confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R     Ardea herodias
Great Egret Marsh; water   Uncommon Common Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R     Ardea alba
Cattle Egret Pastures; Fields (m)   Occasional Rare Occasional   R               R                       Bubulcus ibis
Snowy Egret Marsh; water   Occasional Rare Occasional   R                       R               Egretta thula
Little Blue Heron Marsh; water   Occasional Rare Occasional   R           R   R       R       R       2 sightings SGL 249; Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron                                                     Egretta tricolor; previously known as Louisiana Heron
Green Heron Water; Marsh   Uncommon Common Occasional   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R     Butorides virescens
Black-crowned Night-Heron Water; Marsh   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   R       R R R R R R   R R     R R R     Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Water; Floodplain   Rare Rare                       R                     Recorded in neighboring counties; Nyctanassa violacea
Glossy Ibis Marsh; water; fields(m)   Occasional Occasional     R                   R                   Plegadis falcinellus
White Ibis Marsh; water     Occasional     R             R                         Eudocimus albus
Wood Stork                                               R     4 sightings around Littlestown in 2001; Mycteria americana

New World Vultures

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Cathartidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Black Vulture Fields(a); edges; forests Common Common Common Common   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Coragyps atratus
Turkey Vulture Fields(a); edges; forests Abundant Abundant Abundant Abundant   R   confirmed

possible

 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cathartes aura

Osprey

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Pandionidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Osprey Water   Common Rare Rare   R         R R R R R R R R R R R R R Pandion haliaetus

Hawks, Kites, and Eagles

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Accipitridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Mississippi Kite     Occasional Occasional     R                   R       R       Ictinia mississippiensis (C)
Bald Eagle Water Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   R     confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Northern Harrier Marsh; fields(h); fields(a) Uncommon Common Rare Common   R   possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Circus cyaneus
Sharp-shinned Hawk Edge; forest Uncommon Common Rare Common   R   possible possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Accipiter striatus
Cooper’s Hawk Edge; forest Uncommon Common Rare Common   R     confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Accipiter cooperii
Northern Goshawk                                     R           Sightings in 2004 and 2009; Accipiter gentilis
Red-shouldered Hawk Edge; forest Uncommon Common Common Common   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo lineatus
Broad-winged Hawk Forest   Common Uncommon Common   R   probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo platypterus
Red-tailed Hawk Edge; forest; fields(a) Common Abundant Common Abundant   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo jamaicensis
Rough-legged Hawk Marsh; fields (a) Uncommon Occasional   Rare   R         R     R     R R R   R R R Buteo lagopus
Golden Eagle Marsh; water Occasional Occasional   Rare   R       R       R R     R R         Aquila chrysaetos

Falcons

Order: Falconiformes. Family: Falconidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
American Kestrel Fields(a) Abundant Common Uncommon Common   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Falco sparverius
Merlin Edge Occasional Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Falco columbarius
Peregrine Falcon Urban Occasional Occasional Occasional Rare   R       R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Falco peregrinus

Cranes

Order: Gruiformes. Family: Gruidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Sandhill Crane Fields(a); fields(m) Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional   R       R R       R     R         R 1 sighting Gettysburg, 2008;. Grus canadensis

Lapwings and Plovers

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Charadriidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Black-bellied Plover Water; fields(m)

 

 

 Uncommon   Uncommon   R    

 

 

                             Pluvialis squatarola
American Golden Plover Fields(m)

 

 

 Occasional   Rare   R    

 

 

 R     R             R       Pluvialis dominica
Semipalmated Plover Water   Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R     R R           Charadrius semipalmatus
Killdeer Fields(m) Uncommon Abundant Common Abundant   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Charadrius vociferus

Stilts and Avocets

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Recurvirostridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
American Avocet  

 

 

              

 

 

 R R R R R         R       R 1 sighting, Long Pine Run Reservoir in 2003; Recurvirostra americana

Sandpipers, Curlews, Stints, Godwins, Snipes, and Phalaropes

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Scolopacidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Greater Yellowlegs Marsh; Water   Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R   R R R   R   R Tringa melanoleuca
Lesser Yellowlegs Marsh; Water   Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R     R R R Tringa flavipes
Solitary Sandpiper Water; marsh; fields(m)   Uncommon   Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Tringa solitaria
Willet                                           R     1 sighting, Red Rock Road, Tringa semipalmata
Spotted Sandpiper Water   Common Uncommon Common   R   probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Actitis macularia
Upland Sandpiper Fields   Rare Uncommon     R   confirmed probable                           R Photographed by Society member, 2012 in Grasslands IBA; Bartramia longicauda (C)
Whimbrel                             R                    
Sanderling Water   Rare Uncommon     R                                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Calidris alba
Semipalmated Sandpiper Fields(m); Water   Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   R       R R R R R   R R R R R   R R Calidris pusilla
Western Sandpiper Water   Occasional Rare Occasional   R                             R     Calidris mauri
Least Sandpiper Marsh; fields(m)   Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R     Calidris minutilla
White-rumped Sandpiper Water; fields(m)   Rare Occasional Rare   R                 R                 Calidris fuscicollis
Pectoral Sandpiper Marsh; fields(m)   Rare Occasional Uncommon   R       R R R R R R R R R R R     R Sightings in 2004 and 2008 at Mason-Dixon Farm; Calidris melanotos
Dunlin Marsh; fields(m)   Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R       R R       R                 Calidris alpina
Short-billed Dowitcher Marsh; Water; fields(m)   Rare Rare Occasional           R       R                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Limnodromus griseus
Long-billed Dowitcher Marsh; Water; fields(m)   Occasional Occasional Occasional               R                       Recorded in neighboring counties; Limnodromus scolopaceus
Wilson’s Snipe Marsh; Water Rare Common Occasional Common   R       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Gallinago delicata
American Woodcock Forest; edge Occasional Common Common Uncommon   R   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R   R   R   R Scolopax minor

Gulls and Terns

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Laridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Bonaparte’s Gull Water; fields(m) Occasional Rare Occasional Rare   R         R R R R R R R R R     R   Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Ring-billed Gull Fields(m); water; urban Common Uncommon Rare Uncommon   R     possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Larus delawarensis
Herring Gull Water; fields(m) Uncommon Rare Rare Rare   R       R R   R R R R R R R R R   R Larus argentatus
Great Black-backed Gull                             R   R R   R         Larus marinus
Caspian Tern Water   Rare Occasional Rare   R         R R R R R   R R R       R Hydroprogne caspia
Forster’s Tern Water; marsh   Rare Occasional Occasional             R   R R R R     R         Sterna forsteri
Black Tern Water   Occasional Occasional     R                                   Chlidonias niger

Pigeons and Doves

Order: Columbiformes. Family: Columbidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Rock Pigeon Urban; gardens; fields(m) Present Present Present Present   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Columba livia
Eurasian Collared-Dove Urban; gardens Occasional Occasional Occasional Occasional   R       R                           Streptopelia decaocto (C)
Mourning Dove Edges; fields; gardens Common Abundant Abundant Common   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zenaida macroura

Cuckoos

Order: Cuculiformes. Family: Cuculidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Forests; edges   Common Common Rare   R   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Coccyzus americanus
Black-billed Cuckoo Forests; edges   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   R   possible probable R R R   R R R   R   R     R Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Barn Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: Tytonidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Barn Owl Fields; edges Rare Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R   R             R     Tyto alba

Typical Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: Strigidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Eastern Screech-Owl Edges; forest Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   recorded   probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Megascops asio
Great Horned Owl Forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Bubo virginianus
Snowy Owl Fields; urban Occasional     Occasional   recorded                         R         ;Bubo scandiacus
Barred Owl Forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Strix varia
Long-eared Owl Conifers Occasional     Occasional   recorded                 R       R R     R Asio otus
Short-eared Owl Fields Rare Rare       recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Asio flammeus
Northern Saw-whet Owl Conifers; edges Uncommon Rare Rare Rare       possible   R         R       R       R Aegolius acadicus

Nightjars

Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Caprimulgidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Common Nighthawk Urban; fields   Rare Uncommon Common   recorded   possible   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Chordeiles minor
Eastern Whip-poor-will Edges; forest   Rare Uncommon Rare   recorded   probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R       Antrostomus vociferus

Swifts

Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Chimney Swift Urban; gardens   Common Abundant Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Chaetura pelagica

Hummingbirds

Order: Apodiformes. Family: Trochilidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Forest; gardens; edges   Uncommon Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ;Archilochus colubris
Rufous Hummingbird Edges; gardens Occasional     Occasional                         R R           Selasphorus rufus

Kingfishers

Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Cerylidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Belted Kingfisher Water Rare Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Megaceryle alcyon

Woodpeckers, Sapsuckers, and Flickers

Order: Piciformes. Family: Picidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Red-headed Woodpecker Forest Uncommon Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-bellied Woodpecker Forest;edge Common Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melanerpes carolinus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Forest Uncommon Common Uncommon Common   recorded     possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sphyrapicus varius
Downy Woodpecker Forest; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Picoides pubescens
Hairy Woodpecker Forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R

R

 R R R R R R R R R R R R Picoides villosus
Northern Flicker Forest; Gardens; Fields Common Abundant Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Colaptes auratus
Pileated Woodpecker Forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dryocopus pileatus

Tyrant Flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Tyrannidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Olive-sided Flycatcher Edge   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded       R   R       R             R Contopus cooperi
Eastern Wood-Pewee Forest; edge   Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Contopus virens
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Forest; edge   Rare   Rare   recorded       R R                         Sightings 2000 and 2010; Empidonax flaviventris
Acadian Flycatcher Forest   Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Empidonax virescens
Alder Flycatcher Edge   Uncommon Rare Rare             R   R R   R               Sightings 2006 and 2009; Empidonax alnorum
Willow Flycatcher Edge   Uncommon Common Occasional   recorded   probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Empidonax traillii
Least Flycatcher Forest; edge   Uncommon Rare Uncommon   recorded     possible R R   R R R R R R R       R Empidonax minimus
Eastern Phoebe Water; gardens; edge   Abundant Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sayornis phoebe
Say’s Phoebe Gardens; edge Occasional     Occasional   recorded                                   Seen in Gettysburg NMP, December 2012 (Mike O'Brien) Sayornis saya (A).
Great Crested Flycatcher Forest; edge   Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Myiarchus crinitus
Eastern Kingbird Edge; gardens; fields   Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Tyrannus tyrannus

Shrikes

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Laniidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Loggerhead Shrike Edge; fields Occasional Rare Occasional Rare   recorded     possible           R               R Last observation 2008; Lanius ludovicianus
Northern Shrike Open areas Occasional                         R   R   R         R Lanius excubitor (C)

Vireos

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Vireonidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
White-eyed Vireo Edge; forest   Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   recorded   probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo griseus
Yellow-throated Vireo Forest   Uncommon Rare Rare   recorded   possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Vireo flavifrons
Blue-headed Vireo Forest; edge   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded     probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo solitarius
Warbling Vireo Forest; edge   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo gilvus
Philadelphia Vireo Edge; forest   Occasional   Rare           R R R R             R R     Vireo philadelphicus
Red-eyed Vireo Forest; edge   Common Abundant Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo olivaceus

Jays, Crows, Mapies, and Ravens

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Corvidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Blue Jay Forest; gardens; edge Common Abundant Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cyanocitta cristata
American Crow Edge; fields; forest Abundant Common Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus brachyrhynchos
Fish Crow Edge; fields; forest   Abundant Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus ossifragus
Common Raven Forest Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   recorded     probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus corax

Larks

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Alaudidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Horned Lark Fields(m) Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Eremophila alpestris

Swallows and Martins

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Hirundinidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Purple Martin Gardens; water   Common Abundant Uncommon   recorded   confirmed   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Progne subis
Tree Swallow Water; fields; gardens   Abundant Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Tachycineta bicolor
Northern Rough-winged Swallow Water; fields   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Bank Swallow Water; fields   Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Riparia riparia
Cliff Swallow Gardens; water   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded   confirmed   R R   R   R R   R R       R Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Barn Swallow Gardens; water; fields   Common Abundant Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Hirundo rustica

Chickadees and Titmice

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Paridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Carolina Chickadee Forest; edge; gardens Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Poecile carolinensis
Black-capped Chickadee Forest; edge Uncommon Rare Rare Rare   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Poecile atricapillus
Tufted Titmouse Forest; edge; gardens Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Baeolophus bicolor

Nuthatches

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sittidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Red-breasted Nuthatch Forest Rare Uncommon Occasional Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sitta canadensis
White-breasted Nuthatch Forest; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Poecile carolinensis

Treecreepers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Certhiidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Brown Creeper Forest Uncommon Common Rare Common   recorded   possible   R R R   R R R R R R R R R R Certhia americana

Wrens

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Troglodytidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Carolina Wren Edge; gardens; forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Thryothorus ludovicianus
House Wren Gardens; edge   Common Abundant Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Troglodytes aedon
Winter Wren Forest Uncommon Uncommon   Rare   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Troglodytes hiemalis
Sedge Wren                                               R 1 sighting, Black Horse Tavern, 1988; Cistothorus platensis (C)
Marsh Wren                       R                         Recorded in neighboring counties; Cistothorus palustris

Kinglets

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Regulidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Golden-crowned Kinglet Forest; edge Uncommon Common   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Regulus satrapa
Ruby-crowned Kinglet Edge; forest Uncommon Common   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Regulus calendula

Gnatcatchers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Polioptilidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Forest; edge   Abundant Common Rare   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Polioptila caerulea

Thrushes

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Turdidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Eastern Bluebird Fields; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sialia sialis
Veery Forest   Common Rare Common   recorded   probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Catharus fuscescens
Gray-cheeked Thrush Forest; edge   Uncommon   Uncommon           R R R R R R                 Catharus minimus
Swainson’s Thrush Forest; edge   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R         R Catharus ustulatus
Hermit Thrush Forest; edge Uncommon Common   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Catharus guttatus
Wood Thrush Forest   Common Abundant Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Hylocichla mustelina
American Robin Garden; edge; forest Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Turdus migratorius
Varied Thrush                                                 Sightings in Caledonia SP, 2003 - 5; Ixoreus naevius

Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Mimidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Gray Catbird Edge; gardens, forest Occasional Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dumetella carolinensis
Northern Mockingbird Gardens; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Mimus polyglottos
Brown Thrasher Edge; gardens Occasional Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Toxostoma rufum

Wagtails and Pipits

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Motacillidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
American Pipit Fields Uncommon Common Occasional Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anthus rubescens

Waxwings and Starlings

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Bombycilla and Sturnidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Cedar Waxwing Edge, Forest, Gardens Common Abundant Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Bombycilla cedarorum
European Starling Urban, gardens, fields Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sturnus vulgaris

Longspurs and Snow Buntings

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Calcariidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Lapland Longspur                                   R     R     R Calcarius lapponicus
Snow Bunting Fields(m) Occasional     Occasional             R         R R           R Plectrophenax nivalis

Wood Warblers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Parulidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Blue-winged Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon Uncommon Occasional   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Vermivora cyanoptera
Golden-winged Warbler Edge   Rare Rare     recorded       R   R       R             Vermivora chrysoptera
Brewster’s and Lawrence’s Warblers                     R               R         Recorded in neighboring counties; Vermivora cyanoptera
Tennessee Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon Occasional Uncommon   recorded     R R R R R R R   R R R       Oreothlypis peregrina
Nashville Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon Occasional Uncommon         R R R R R R R R R   R     R Oreothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Parula Edge; forest   Common Uncommon Common   recorded possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga americana
Orange-crowned Warbler                   R         R                 Sightings Laurel Drive, Franklin County, 2010 and 11; Vermivora celata
Yellow Warbler Edge   Common Common Uncommon   recorded confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga petechia
Chestnut-sided Warbler Edge; forest   Common Rare Occasional   recorded probable   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga pensylvanica
Magnolia Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga magnolia
Cape May Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R       Setophaga tigrina
Black-throated Blue Warbler Forest   Common Uncommon Common   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga caerulescens
Yellow-rumped Warbler Edge; forest Uncommon Abundant   Abundant   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga coronata
Black-throated Gray Warbler                             R                 Setophaga nigrescens (C)
Black-throated Green Warbler Edge; forest   Common Uncommon Common   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga virens
Townsend’s Warbler                                               Recorded in neighboring counties; Setophaga townsendi (A)
Blackburnian Warbler Forest; edge   Common Rare Common   recorded     R R R R R R R   R R R     R Setophaga fusca
Yellow-throated Warbler Forest   Uncommon Uncommon Rare       probable R R R R R         R R   R R Setophaga dominica
Pine Warbler Forest; edge   Abundant Uncommon Common   recorded possible   R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Setophaga pinus
Prairie Warbler Edge   Common Common Uncommon   recorded probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga discolor
Palm Warbler Edge; fields   Common   Common   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Setophaga palmarum
Bay-breasted Warbler Forest; edge   Uncommon   Common   recorded     R R R R R R R     R R R     Setophaga castanea
Blackpoll Warbler Forest; edge   Common   Uncommon   recorded     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga striata
Cerulean Warbler Forest   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded probable   R R R R R     R     R     R Setophaga cerulea
Hooded Warbler Forest   Common Common Uncommon   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga citrina
American Redstart Forest; edge   Abundant Uncommon Abundant   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga ruticilla
Black-and-white Warbler Forest   Common Uncommon Common   recorded confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Mniotilta varia
Prothonotary Warbler                     R R R R                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Protonotaria citrea
Worm-eating Warbler Forest   Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Helmitheros vermivorus
Ovenbird Forest   Common Common Common   recorded confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Seiurus aurocapilla
Northern Waterthrush Forest; edge   Common Rare Common   recorded     R R R R R R R R   R R   R R Parkesia noveboracensis
Louisiana Waterthrush Forest   Abundant Common Common   recorded confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R     R Parkesia motacilla
Connecticut Warbler                   R         R       R         Oporornis agilis
Kentucky Warbler Forest   Common Common Rare   recorded probable possible R R R R R R R R   R R     R Geothlypis formosa
Mourning Warbler Edge; forest   Occasional   Occasional         R R R R             R R   R Geothlypis philadelphia
Common Yellowthroat Marsh; edge Rare Abundant Common Abundant   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Geothlypis trichas
Wilson’s Warbler Edge; forest   Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded     R R R R R   R     R R     R Cardellina pusilla
Canada Warbler Forest; edge   Common Rare Common   recorded     R R R R R R R R R   R     R Cardellina canadensis
Yellow-breasted Chat Edge   Common Common Uncommon   recorded confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Icteria virens

American Sparrows, Towees, and Juncos

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Emberizidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Eastern Towhee Forest; edge Rare Abundant Common Abundant   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Pipilo erythrophthalmus
American Tree Sparrow Fields; edge; marsh; gradens Common Uncommon   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella arborea
Chipping Sparrow Gardens; edge   Common Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella passerina
Clay-colored Sparrow                     R R                         Recorded in neighboring counties; Spizella pallida
Field Sparrow Edge; fields Rare Abundant Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella pusilla
Vesper Sparrow Fields   Common Uncommon Common   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R   R R R R R R R R Pooecetes gramineus
Savannah Sparrow Fields Rare Common Rare Common   recorded   probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Passerculus sandwichensis
Grasshopper Sparrow Fields   Uncommon Uncommon Occasional   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Ammodramus savannarum
Nelson's Sparrow                       R                          
Fox Sparrow Edge; forest Uncommon Common   Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Passerella iliaca
Song Sparrow Gardens; fields; edge; marsh Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melospiza melodia
Lincoln’s Sparrow     Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Melospiza lincolnii
Swamp Sparrow Marsh; fields Uncommon Uncommon Rare Rare   recorded   possible   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melospiza georgiana
White-throated Sparrow Edge; gardens; forest Common Common   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zonotrichia albicollis
White-crowned Sparrow Edge; fields Uncommon Uncommon   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zonotrichia leucophrys
Harris's Sparrow                       R                          
Dark-eyed Junco Edge; forest; gardens Abundant Abundant   Common   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Junco hyemalis

Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and allies

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Cardinalidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Summer Tanager Forest   Occasional Occasional         possible         R                     Recorded in neighboring counties; Piranga rubra
Scarlet Tanager Forest   Common Common Occasional   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Piranga olivacea
Northern Cardinal Edge; Gardens; fields Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cardinalis cardinalis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Forest; edge   Uncommon Uncommon Occasional   recorded   possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Pheucticus ludovicianus
Blue Grosbeak Edge; fields   Uncommon Rare Occassional   recorded   possible confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Passerina caerulea
Indigo Bunting Edge; fields   Abundant Abundant Uncommon   recorded   confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Passerina cyanea
Painted Bunting                                                

Recorded in neighboring counties; Passerina ciris (C)

Dickcissel Fields; Gardens   Occasional Ocassional     recorded   possible probable R R R R R R R R     R R R R Spiza americana

Blackbirds, meadowlarks, cowbirds, grackles, and orioles

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Icteridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Bobolink Fields; marsh   Uncommon Uncommon     recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Red-winged Blackbird Marsh; fields; Rare Abundant Abundant Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Agelaius phoeniceus
Eastern Meadowlark Fields Uncommon Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sturnella magna
Yellow-headed Blackbird                                       R         Xanthicephalus xanthicephalus
Rusty Blackbird Forest; marsh Rare Uncommon   Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R       R Euphagus carolinus
Brewer’s Blackbird Fields Occasional     Occasional   recorded                                   Euphagus cyanocephalus
Common Grackle Fields; Gardens Uncommon Abundant Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Quiscalus quiscula
Shiny Cowbird                                         R       Molothrus bonariensis
Brown-headed Cowbird Fields; Gardens; edge Uncommon Abundant Common Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Molothrus ater
Orchard Oriole Edge   Uncommon Uncommon Rare   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Icterus spurius
Baltimore Oriole Forest; gardens; edge   Common Common Uncommon   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Icterus galbula
Scott’s Oriole                                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Icterus parisorum (A)

Finches

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Fringillidae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 EBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
Purple Finch Gardens; Forest Uncommon Common R Uncommon   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Haemorhous purpureus
House Finch Gardens; urban; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Haemorhous mexicanus
Red Crossbill Pines Occasional     Occasional   recorded       R     R                     Loxia curvirostra
White-winged Crossbill Pines Occasional     Occasional   recorded                           R R   R Loxia leucoptera
Common Redpoll Fields; Gardens Occasional     Occasional   recorded               R         CBC R       Acanthis flammea
Hoary Redpoll                                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Acanthis pinus (A)
Pine Siskin Gardens; forest Rare Occasional Occasional Rare   recorded       R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Spinus pinus
American Goldfinch Edge; Gardens; fields Common Abundant Abundant Common   recorded   confirmed confirmed R

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 R R R R R R R R R R R R Spinus tristis
Evening Grosbeak Urban; Gardens; edge Uncommon Uncommon   Rare   recorded       R R R R R R         R     R Coccothraustes vespertinus

Old World Sparrows

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Passeridae
Habitat Winter Spring Summer Fall   MoB   BBA1 BBA2 eBird 2023 eBird 2022 eBird 2021 eBird 2020 eBird 2019 eBird 2018 eBird 2017 eBird 2016 eBird 2015 eBird 2014 eBird 2013 eBird 2012 eBird 2011 eBird <2011 Comments
House Sparrow Urban; Gardens; edge Present Present Present Present   recorded   confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Passer domesticus


CBC - Christmas Bird Count.

The above list totals 272 species, 33 that have not been recorded in the county but are likely to be seen sometime in the future.

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