Species Information

Species observations for selected quads


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Records may include both recent and historical observations.
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List Species observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Dawson Springs SW.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Empidonax virescens Acadian FlycatcherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Anas rubripes American Black DuckAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Lithobates catesbeianus American BullfrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos American CrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Spinus tristis American GoldfinchAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Falco sparverius American KestrelAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Setophaga ruticilla American RedstartAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Turdus migratorius American RobinAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Anaxyrus americanus American ToadAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Spizelloides arborea American Tree SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Scolopax minor American WoodcockAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald EagleAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Icterus galbula Baltimore OrioleAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Cottus carolinae Banded SculpinActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Tyto alba Barn OwlAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Hirundo rustica Barn SwallowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Strix varia Barred OwlAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Megaceryle alcyon Belted KingfisherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Eptesicus fuscus Big Brown BatMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Hyla avivoca Bird-voiced TreefrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Coragyps atratus Black VultureAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Mniotilta varia Black-and-white WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Fundulus olivaceus Blackspotted TopminnowActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Passerina caerulea Blue GrosbeakAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Cyanocitta cristata Blue JayAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Polioptila caerulea Blue-gray GnatcatcherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Vireo solitarius Blue-headed VireoAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera Blue-winged WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Lepomis macrochirus BluegillActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pimephales notatus Bluntnose MinnowActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Buteo platypterus Broad-winged HawkAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Certhia americana Brown CreeperAvesDawson Springs SWNT Reference
Toxostoma rufum Brown ThrasherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Molothrus ater Brown-headed CowbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Branta canadensis Canada GooseAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga tigrina Cape May WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Poecile carolinensis Carolina ChickadeeAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina WrenAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Bubulcus ibis Cattle EgretAvesDawson Springs SWNS Reference
Eurycea lucifuga Cave SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Cambarus tenebrosus Cavespring CrayfishMalacostracaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar WaxwingAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Campostoma anomalum Central StonerollerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga cerulea Cerulean WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Chaetura pelagica Chimney SwiftAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Spizella passerina Chipping SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Antrostomus carolinensis Chuck-will's-widowAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff SwallowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Plestiodon fasciatus Common Five-lined SkinkReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Thamnophis sirtalis Common GartersnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Quiscalus quiscula Common GrackleAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Nerodia sipedon Common WatersnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Carphophis amoenus Common WormsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Geothlypis trichas Common YellowthroatAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Accipiter cooperii Cooper's HawkAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Hyla chrysoscelis Cope's Gray TreefrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lacunicambarus chimera Crawzilla CrawdadMalacostracaDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Semotilus atromaculatus Creek ChubActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Storeria dekayi Dekay's BrownsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Nerodia rhombifer Diamond-backed WatersnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Dryobates pubescens Downy WoodpeckerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lampropeltis nigra Eastern Black KingsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sialia sialis Eastern BluebirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Agkistrodon contortrix Eastern CopperheadReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sylvilagus floridanus Eastern CottontailMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Acris crepitans Eastern Cricket FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sceloporus undulatus Eastern Fence LizardReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sciurus carolinensis Eastern Gray SquirrelMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Heterodon platirhinos Eastern Hog-nosed SnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern KingbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sturnella magna Eastern MeadowlarkAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Lampropeltis triangulum Eastern MilksnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Scalopus aquaticus Eastern MoleMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Kinosternon subrubrum Eastern Mud TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Gastrophryne carolinensis Eastern Narrow-mouthed ToadAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Notophthalmus viridescens Eastern NewtAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sayornis phoebe Eastern PhoebeAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lasiurus borealis Eastern Red BatMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Megascops asio Eastern Screech-OwlAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Scaphiopus holbrookii Eastern SpadefootAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus Eastern TowheeAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Contopus virens Eastern Wood-PeweeAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sturnus vulgaris European StarlingAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Spizella pusilla Field SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Anaxyrus fowleri Fowler's ToadAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ochrotomys nuttalli Golden MouseMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Moxostoma erythrurum Golden RedhorseActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Regulus satrapa Golden-crowned KingletAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Esox americanus Grass PickerelActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Dumetella carolinensis Gray CatbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Myotis grisescens Gray MyotisMammaliaDawson Springs SWETYesReference
Pantherophis spiloides Gray RatsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ardea herodias Great Blue HeronAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested FlycatcherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Bubo virginianus Great Horned OwlAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lithobates clamitans Green FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Butorides virescens Green HeronAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Lepomis cyanellus Green SunfishActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Dryobates villosus Hairy WoodpeckerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Centronyx henslowii Henslow's SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Lophodytes cucullatus Hooded MerganserAvesDawson Springs SWNTYesReference
Setophaga citrina Hooded WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Haemorhous mexicanus House FinchAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Passer domesticus House SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Troglodytes aedon House WrenAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Passerina cyanea Indigo BuntingAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Faxonius kentuckiensis Kentucky CrayfishMalacostracaDawson Springs SWNTYesReference
Geothlypis formosa Kentucky WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Cryptotis parva Least ShrewMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Myotis lucifugus Little Brown BatMammaliaDawson Springs SWNTYesReference
Scincella lateralis Little Brown SkinkReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead ShrikeAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Musculium transversum Long FingernailclamBivalviaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Eurycea longicauda Long-tailed SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lepomis megalotis Longear SunfishActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Parkesia motacilla Louisiana WaterthrushAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Anas platyrhynchos MallardAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ambystoma opacum Marbled SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pseudotriton montanus diastictus Midland Mud SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Pseudosuccinea columella Mimic LymnaeaGastropodaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Hybognathus nuchalis Mississippi Silvery MinnowActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ambystoma talpoideum Mole SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Zenaida macroura Mourning DoveAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Dasypus novemcinctus Nine-banded ArmadilloMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Hyalella azteca No Common Name (Hyalella azteca)MalacostracaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Coluber constrictor North American RacerReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Colinus virginianus Northern BobwhiteAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Cardinalis cardinalis Northern CardinalAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Agkistrodon piscivorus Northern CottonmouthReptiliaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Colaptes auratus Northern FlickerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Myotis septentrionalis Northern Long-Eared BatMammaliaDawson Springs SWEEYesReference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Mimus polyglottos Northern MockingbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Satyrium favonius ontario Northern Oak HairstreakInsectaDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Setophaga americana Northern ParulaAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Procyon lotor Northern RaccoonMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii Northern Ringneck SnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lontra canadensis Northern River OtterMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern Rough-winged SwallowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Blarina brevicauda Northern Short-tailed ShrewMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Plethodon glutinosus Northern Slimy SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Plethodon dorsalis Northern Zigzag SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Contopus cooperi Olive-sided FlycatcherAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Icterus spurius Orchard OrioleAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pandion haliaetus OspreyAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Seiurus aurocapilla OvenbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Physa acuta Pewter PhysaGastropodaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lithobates palustris Pickerel FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Podilymbus podiceps Pied-billed GrebeAvesDawson Springs SWNEYesReference
Dryocopus pileatus Pileated WoodpeckerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Spinus pinus Pine SiskinAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga pinus Pine WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Aphredoderus sayanus Pirate PerchActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lampropeltis calligaster Prairie KingsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga discolor Prairie WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Protonotaria citrea Prothonotary WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Progne subis Purple MartinAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Storeria occipitomaculata Red-bellied SnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Melanerpes carolinus Red-bellied WoodpeckerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sitta canadensis Red-breasted NuthatchAvesDawson Springs SWNE Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed VireoAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-headed WoodpeckerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered HawkAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed HawkAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged BlackbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lythrurus umbratilis Redfin ShinerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lythrurus fumeus Ribbon ShinerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Larus delawarensis Ring-billed GullAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Aythya collaris Ring-necked DuckAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pseudemys concinna River CooterCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Opheodrys aestivus Rough GreensnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned KingletAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Archilochus colubris Ruby-throated HummingbirdAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Bonasa umbellus Ruffed GrouseAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Piranga olivacea Scarlet TanagerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Cemophora coccinea ScarletsnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Accipiter striatus Sharp-shinned HawkAvesDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Forbesichthys papilliferus Shawnee Hills CavefishActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Aspidoscelis sexlineata Six-lined RacerunnerReptiliaDawson Springs SWNSYesReference
Etheostoma gracile Slough DarterActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ambystoma texanum Small-mouthed SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Melospiza melodia Song SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Tantilla coronata Southeastern Crowned SnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNTYesReference
Synaptomys cooperi Southern Bog LemmingMammaliaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Lithobates sphenocephalus Southern Leopard FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Eurycea cirrigera Southern Two-lined SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Etheostoma squamiceps Spottail DarterActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ambystoma maculatum Spotted SalamanderAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Minytrema melanops Spotted SuckerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pseudacris crucifer Spring PeeperAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Luxilus chrysocephalus Striped ShinerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Etheostoma kennicotti Stripetail DarterActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Piranga rubra Summer TanagerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Limnothlypis swainsonii Swainson's WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Calephelis muticum Swamp MetalmarkInsectaDawson Springs SWNEYesReference
Noturus gyrinus Tadpole MadtomActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Tachycineta bicolor Tree SwallowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Baeolophus bicolor Tufted TitmouseAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Cathartes aura Turkey VultureAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Helisoma anceps Two-Ridge Rams-hornGastropodaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lepomis gulosus WarmouthActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pseudacris triseriata Western Chorus FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Erimyzon claviformis Western Creek ChubsuckerActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Virginia valeriae elegans Western Earth SnakeReptiliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Gambusia affinis Western MosquitofishActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Antrostomus vociferus Whip-poor-willAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Procambarus acutus White River CrawfishMalacostracaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sitta carolinensis White-breasted NuthatchAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Vireo griseus White-eyed VireoAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Peromyscus leucopus White-footed MouseMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated SparrowAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Meleagris gallopavo Wild TurkeyAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Aix sponsa Wood DuckAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Lithobates sylvaticus Wood FrogAmphibiaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Hylocichla mustelina Wood ThrushAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Marmota monax WoodchuckMammaliaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum Worm-eating WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Ameiurus natalis Yellow BullheadActinopterygiiDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga petechia Yellow WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Sphyrapicus varius Yellow-bellied SapsuckerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Coccyzus americanus Yellow-billed CuckooAvesDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Icteria virens Yellow-breasted ChatAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga coronata Yellow-rumped WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Vireo flavifrons Yellow-throated VireoAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Setophaga dominica Yellow-throated WarblerAvesDawson Springs SWNN Reference
233 species are listed.