Birds of New Jersey
The birds most often spotted in New Jersey, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
483,026
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds
Naturalists have logged 483,026 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in New Jersey. The most frequently seen is the American Robin, with 29,399 recorded sightings.
Most-observed birds in New Jersey
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
29,399 observations
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
23,317 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
22,630 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
19,778 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
19,534 observations
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
19,198 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
18,188 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
15,821 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
15,627 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
15,074 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
14,851 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
12,976 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
12,612 observations
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
12,403 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
11,777 observations
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
10,074 observations
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
9,814 observations
Great Egret
Ardea alba
9,391 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
9,190 observations
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
9,006 observations
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
8,605 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
8,591 observations
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
8,111 observations
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
7,812 observations
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
7,757 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
7,651 observations
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
7,323 observations
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
7,015 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
6,767 observations
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
6,454 observations
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
6,448 observations
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
6,275 observations
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
6,115 observations
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
5,862 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
5,594 observations
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
5,407 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
5,296 observations
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
5,165 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
4,643 observations
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
4,573 observations
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
4,353 observations
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
4,296 observations
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
4,255 observations
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
4,239 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
4,170 observations
Brant
Branta bernicla
4,052 observations
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
3,998 observations
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
3,906 observations
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
3,885 observations
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
3,748 observations
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