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.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Anas rubripes	American Black Duck	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Riparia riparia	Bank Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	S	Yes	Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Strix varia	Barred Owl	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Coragyps atratus	Black Vulture	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Vireo solitarius	Blue-headed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Bubulcus ibis	Cattle Egret	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	S		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus carolinensis	Chuck-will's-widow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Ammodramus savannarum	Grasshopper Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Setophaga pinus	Pine Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus	Red-headed Woodpecker	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Antigone canadensis	Sandhill Crane	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Nyctanassa violacea	Yellow-crowned Night-heron	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	T	Yes	Reference
Setophaga coronata	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Dawson Springs	N	N		Reference

86 species are listed.