Delaware

Birds in Delaware

When the state's notable birds are present through the year, with arrival and departure timing.

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European Starling Sturnus vulgaris
Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
American Robin Turdus migratorius
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus
Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus
Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina
American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos
Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater
American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata
Eastern Wood-Pewee Contopus virens
Blue Grosbeak Passerina caerulea
Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia
Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura

The complete Birds of Delaware

A complete birding reference for the state — every notable species, when it's present, and how to find it.

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