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: Grayson.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Falco sparverius	American Kestrel	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Setophaga ruticilla	American Redstart	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Haliaeetus leucocephalus	Bald Eagle	Aves	Grayson	N	S	Yes	Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vireo solitarius	Blue-headed Vireo	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera	Blue-winged Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Certhia americana	Brown Creeper	Aves	Grayson	N	T		Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga cerulea	Cerulean Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota	Cliff Swallow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Chordeiles minor	Common Nighthawk	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Junco hyemalis	Dark-eyed Junco	Aves	Grayson	N	S		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Megascops asio	Eastern Screech-Owl	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Regulus satrapa	Golden-crowned Kinglet	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Bubo virginianus	Great Horned Owl	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Anser albifrons	Greater White-fronted Goose	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Haemorhous mexicanus	House Finch	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Passer domesticus	House Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes aedon	House Wren	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Podilymbus podiceps	Pied-billed Grebe	Aves	Grayson	N	E	Yes	Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga pinus	Pine Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Aythya americana	Redhead	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Aythya collaris	Ring-necked Duck	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Columba livia	Rock Pigeon	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Bonasa umbellus	Ruffed Grouse	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Euphagus carolinus	Rusty Blackbird	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Passerculus sandwichensis	Savannah Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	S	Yes	Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus forficatus	Scissor-tailed Flycatcher	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Actitis macularius	Spotted Sandpiper	Aves	Grayson	N	E	Yes	Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vireo gilvus	Warbling Vireo	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Zonotrichia leucophrys	White-crowned Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Zonotrichia albicollis	White-throated Sparrow	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Troglodytes hiemalis	Winter Wren	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Grayson	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga coronata	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Grayson	N	N		Reference

107 species are listed.