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: Dawson Springs SW.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Anas rubripes	American Black Duck	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Falco sparverius	American Kestrel	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Setophaga ruticilla	American Redstart	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Spizelloides arborea	American Tree Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Scolopax minor	American Woodcock	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Haliaeetus leucocephalus	Bald Eagle	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Tyto alba	Barn Owl	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Strix varia	Barred Owl	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Coragyps atratus	Black Vulture	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Vireo solitarius	Blue-headed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera	Blue-winged Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo platypterus	Broad-winged Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Certhia americana	Brown Creeper	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	T		Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga tigrina	Cape May Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Bubulcus ibis	Cattle Egret	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga cerulea	Cerulean Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus carolinensis	Chuck-will's-widow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota	Cliff Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Megascops asio	Eastern Screech-Owl	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Regulus satrapa	Golden-crowned Kinglet	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Bubo virginianus	Great Horned Owl	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Centronyx henslowii	Henslow's Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Lophodytes cucullatus	Hooded Merganser	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	T	Yes	Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Haemorhous mexicanus	House Finch	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes aedon	House Wren	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Lanius ludovicianus	Loggerhead Shrike	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Contopus cooperi	Olive-sided Flycatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Pandion haliaetus	Osprey	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Podilymbus podiceps	Pied-billed Grebe	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	E	Yes	Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Spinus pinus	Pine Siskin	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga pinus	Pine Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Sitta canadensis	Red-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	E		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus	Red-headed Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Larus delawarensis	Ring-billed Gull	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Aythya collaris	Ring-necked Duck	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Regulus calendula	Ruby-crowned Kinglet	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Bonasa umbellus	Ruffed Grouse	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Accipiter striatus	Sharp-shinned Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	S	Yes	Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Limnothlypis swainsonii	Swainson's Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Zonotrichia albicollis	White-throated Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Sphyrapicus varius	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga coronata	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs SW	N	N		Reference

121 species are listed.