Birds of Montana

Montana has over 440 birds acknowledged and accepted by the Montana Bird Records Committee (MRBC). Around 100 are rare, 8 are introduced, and 10 are in the supplemental list since there is uncertainty regarding their existence because of insufficient records. Some rare birds of Montana include the Baikal teal, Mexican duck, and tufted duck.

The ferruginous hawk and other hawk species dwelling here are among the largest birds of Montana. On the other hand, the calliope hummingbird, measuring around three inches, is the state’s smallest bird. Other notable small birds include various sparrows and finches,

The western meadowlark, a widespread songbird, has been officially designated as Montana’s state bird since 1931.

Birds of Montana

Birds of Prey: Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Harrier, Broad-Winged Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk

Backyard Birds:

All-year-round: Red-winged Blackbird, Black-billed Magpie, Mountain Bluebird, House Finch, House Sparrow

Migratory Birds:

In Summer: Baird’s Sparrow, Mountain Plover, Black Rosy-Finch, Dusky Grouse, Sprague’s Pipit

In Winter: Snow Bunting, Rough-legged Hawk, Gyrfalcon, Northern Shrike, Snowy Owl

Common Birds Identification by Color

Black Birds

Brewer’s Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird

White Birds

Black-capped Chickadee
American White Pelican
White-breasted Nuthatch
White-throated Sparrow
Hermit Warbler

References
- https://www.montanabirdadvocacy.org/state-list/

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