Birds of Rhode Island

According to The Rhode Island Avian Records Committee, over 450 birds live in the New England state of Rhode Island. Over 120 species are counted as accidental visitors or vagrants, and 6 are introduced. Additionally, there are two extinct birds, namely the passenger pigeon and the great auk.

The Rhode Island Red is a domestic American chicken breed designated as Rhode Island’s official state bird since 1954.

Birds of Rhode Island

Backyard Birds: American Robin, Song Sparrow, American Crow, American Goldfinch, Mourning Dove

Migratory Birds:  

In Summer: Barn Swallow, Blue Jay, House Finch, Rusty Blackbird, Palm Warbler

In Winter: Dark-eyed Junco, Tufted Titmouse, Red-bellied Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Evening Grosbeak

Birds of Prey: Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk

Common Birds Identification by Color

Black Birds

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