KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT of
FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES

Species Information

Aves (Bird) observations for selected quads

Linked life history provided courtesy of NatureServe Explorer.
Records may include both recent and historical observations.
US Status Definitions Kentucky Status Definitions

List Aves (Bird) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Burkesville.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Anas rubripes	American Black Duck	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Fulica americana	American Coot	Aves	Burkesville	N	E		Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Falco sparverius	American Kestrel	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Spizelloides arborea	American Tree Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Mareca americana	American Wigeon	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Haliaeetus leucocephalus	Bald Eagle	Aves	Burkesville	N	S	Yes	Reference
Tyto alba	Barn Owl	Aves	Burkesville	N	S	Yes	Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Strix varia	Barred Owl	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Coragyps atratus	Black Vulture	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Certhia americana	Brown Creeper	Aves	Burkesville	N	T		Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Aythya valisineria	Canvasback	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Gavia immer	Common Loon	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Chordeiles minor	Common Nighthawk	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Junco hyemalis	Dark-eyed Junco	Aves	Burkesville	N	S		Reference
Spiza americana	Dickcissel	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Megascops asio	Eastern Screech-Owl	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Passerella iliaca	Fox Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Lophodytes cucullatus	Hooded Merganser	Aves	Burkesville	N	T	Yes	Reference
Haemorhous mexicanus	House Finch	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes aedon	House Wren	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Lanius ludovicianus	Loggerhead Shrike	Aves	Burkesville	N	S	Yes	Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Circus hudsonius	Northern Harrier	Aves	Burkesville	N	T	Yes	Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Passerina ciris	Painted Bunting	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Podilymbus podiceps	Pied-billed Grebe	Aves	Burkesville	N	E	Yes	Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus	Red-headed Woodpecker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Columba livia	Rock Pigeon	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Euphagus carolinus	Rusty Blackbird	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Accipiter striatus	Sharp-shinned Hawk	Aves	Burkesville	N	S	Yes	Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Melospiza georgiana	Swamp Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Vireo gilvus	Warbling Vireo	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Zonotrichia leucophrys	White-crowned Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Zonotrichia albicollis	White-throated Sparrow	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Gallinago delicata	Wilson's Snipe	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Troglodytes hiemalis	Winter Wren	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Sphyrapicus varius	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Burkesville	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Setophaga coronata	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Burkesville	N	N		Reference

113 species are listed.