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Birds of Massachusetts

The birds most often spotted in Massachusetts, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

423,069
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds

Naturalists have logged 423,069 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Massachusetts. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 23,055 recorded sightings.

Most-observed birds in Massachusetts

American Robin
Turdus migratorius
23,055 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
19,405 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
18,979 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
16,073 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
15,338 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
14,511 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
14,482 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
13,067 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
12,874 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
12,742 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
12,567 observations
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
11,240 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
11,113 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
10,667 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
10,074 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
9,593 observations
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
9,524 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
9,342 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
9,259 observations
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
8,370 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
7,436 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
7,015 observations
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
6,995 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
6,967 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
6,697 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
6,521 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
6,502 observations
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
6,423 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
6,383 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
6,076 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
5,950 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
5,673 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
5,495 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
5,436 observations
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
5,352 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
5,138 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
5,064 observations · iNaturalist
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
5,048 observations
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
5,046 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
4,820 observations
Barred Owl
Strix varia
4,736 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
4,548 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
4,439 observations
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
4,428 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
4,248 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
3,853 observations
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
3,748 observations
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
3,643 observations
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
3,582 observations
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
3,532 observations

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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