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: Sandgap.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga ruticilla	American Redstart	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Strix varia	Barred Owl	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga caerulescens	Black-throated Blue Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga virens	Black-throated Green Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vireo solitarius	Blue-headed Vireo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera	Blue-winged Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga cerulea	Cerulean Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Setophaga pensylvanica	Chestnut-sided Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga pinus	Pine Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Regulus calendula	Ruby-crowned Kinglet	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Bonasa umbellus	Ruffed Grouse	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Catharus fuscescens	Veery	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vireo gilvus	Warbling Vireo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Sandgap	N	N		Reference

86 species are listed.