Birds of New Jersey

New Jersey, the most densely populated state of the United States, has a remarkably diverse landscape, from rolling hills and grasslands to beaches, marshes, and swamplands. Thus, it is a breeding place for several birds, some inhabiting the state all year round, while some are migratory birds. The popular birding hotspots here include Cape May, Sandy Hook, and Island Beach State Park, which are inhabited by different species, mostly during spring, fall, and winter.

The state has almost 500 recorded species accepted by the New Jersey Bird Records Committee (NJBRC).

The American Goldfinch has been New Jersey’s official state bird since 1935. It is also the state bird of two other states – Iowa and Washington.

Birds of New Jersey

  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
  • Tufted Titmouse
  • American Robin
  • American Goldfinch
  • Purple Martin
  • Double-crested Cormorant
  • Common Loon
  • Black-capped Chickadee
  • Northern Cardinal
  • Northern Mockingbird
  • Yellow Warbler
  • Osprey
  • Killdeer
  • Great Egret
  • Northern Pintail
  • Wild Turkey
  • Pine Siskin
  • Savannah Sparrow
  • Downy Woodpecker
  • Blue Jay
  • Field Sparrow
  • Bufflehead
  • Common Grackle
  • American Robin
  • White-throated Sparrow
  • Tree Swallow
  • Black Scoter
  • Greater Yellowlegs
  • Eastern Phoebe
  • Sanderling
  • Mallard
  • Red-winged Blackbird
  • Turkey Vulture
  • Broad-winged Hawk
  • Cedar Waxwing
  • Ruddy Turnstone
  • Snowy Egret
  • Red-tailed Hawk
  • Sharp-shinned Hawk
  • Northern Goshawk
  • American Oystercatcher
  • Gray Catbird
  • Little Blue Heron
  • House Finch
  • Common Yellowthroat
  • Bald Eagle
  • Golden Eagle
  • Green Heron
  • Common Eider
  • Green-winged Teal
  • Double-crested Cormorant
  • Sharp-shinned Hawk
  • Gadwall
  • Great Black-backed Gull
  • Black-headed Gull
  • Ring-billed Gull
  • Least Tern

Birds that Live on Shores: Little Blue Heron, Green Heron, Snowy Egret, American Oystercatcher, Sanderling

Backyard Birds:

All-year-round: American Robin, Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Blue Jay

Migratory Birds: 

In Summer: Great Egret, Common Yellowthroat, Snowy Egret, Green Heron, Pine Siskin

In Winter: Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Pintail, Razorbill

Birds of Prey: Broad-winged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Bad Eagle, Golden Eagle, Northern Goshawk

Common Birds Identification by Color

Black Birds

Red Birds

Blue Birds

  • Western Bluebird
  • Mountain Bluebird
  • Eastern Bluebird
  • Blue Jay
  • Little Blue Heron

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