Massachusetts

Birds in Massachusetts

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

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American Robin Turdus migratorius
Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina
Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis
Tufted Titmouse Baeolophus bicolor
Ovenbird Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus
Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia
Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus
American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata
Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis
Northern House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas
Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Yellow Warbler Setophaga petechia
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula
Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater
Downy Woodpecker Dryobates pubescens
Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus

The complete Birds of Massachusetts

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

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