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: New Columbus.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Falco sparverius	American Kestrel	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Setophaga ruticilla	American Redstart	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Peucaea aestivalis	Bachman's Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	E	Yes	Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Thryomanes bewickii	Bewick's Wren	Aves	New Columbus	N	H	Yes	Reference
Coragyps atratus	Black Vulture	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera	Blue-winged Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo platypterus	Broad-winged Hawk	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Setophaga tigrina	Cape May Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Chordeiles minor	Common Nighthawk	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Junco hyemalis	Dark-eyed Junco	Aves	New Columbus	N	S		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Passerella iliaca	Fox Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Ammodramus savannarum	Grasshopper Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Lophodytes cucullatus	Hooded Merganser	Aves	New Columbus	N	T	Yes	Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Haemorhous mexicanus	House Finch	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes aedon	House Wren	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Chondestes grammacus	Lark Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	S		Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Haemorhous purpureus	Purple Finch	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus	Red-headed Woodpecker	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Columba livia	Rock Pigeon	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Pheucticus ludovicianus	Rose-breasted Grosbeak	Aves	New Columbus	N	S		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Vireo gilvus	Warbling Vireo	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	New Columbus	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	New Columbus	N	N		Reference

98 species are listed.