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: Higginsport.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Riparia riparia	Bank Swallow	Aves	Higginsport	N	S	Yes	Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota	Cliff Swallow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Megascops asio	Eastern Screech-Owl	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes aedon	House Wren	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Podiceps grisegena	Red-necked Grebe	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Higginsport	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Higginsport	N	N		Reference

59 species are listed.