Birds of New York

The state of New York has around 500 birds belonging to 23 orders and 67 families, according to the list published by the New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC). Various hawks, eagles, and falcons are a few of the largest birds found in New York. The smaller birds include the finches and sparrows.

The eastern bluebird has been designated New York’s state bird since 1970.

Birds of New York

Migratory Birds:

In Summer: Piping Plover, Chimney Swift, Cerulean Warbler, Wood Thrush, Osprey

In Winter: Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker

Birds of Prey: Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Screech Owl, Bald Eagle

Water Birds: Mallard, Blue-Winged Teal, Wood Duck, Green-Winged Teal, Canvasback

Common Birds Identification by Color

Yellow Birds

  • American Goldfinch
  • Common Yellowthroat
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler
  • Magnolia Warbler
  • American Yellow Warbler

Red Birds

Black Birds

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