Nebraska

Birds in Nebraska

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

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Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater
Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus
Western Meadowlark Sturnella neglecta
American Robin Turdus migratorius
Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
Dickcissel Spiza americana
Northern House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Ring-necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum
Orchard Oriole Icterus spurius
European Starling Sturnus vulgaris
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
Lark Sparrow Chondestes grammacus
Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris
Grasshopper Sparrow Ammodramus savannarum
Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis
Yellow Warbler Setophaga petechia
Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata

The complete Birds of Nebraska

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

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