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: Linton.

Scientific Name and Life History	Common Name and Pictures	Class	Quad	US Status	KY Status	WAP	Reference
Empidonax virescens	Acadian Flycatcher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Anas rubripes	American Black Duck	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Corvus brachyrhynchos	American Crow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Spinus tristis	American Goldfinch	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga ruticilla	American Redstart	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Turdus migratorius	American Robin	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos	American White Pelican	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Mareca americana	American Wigeon	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Scolopax minor	American Woodcock	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Haliaeetus leucocephalus	Bald Eagle	Aves	Linton	N	S	Yes	Reference
Icterus galbula	Baltimore Oriole	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Hirundo rustica	Barn Swallow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Strix varia	Barred Owl	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Megaceryle alcyon	Belted Kingfisher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Mniotilta varia	Black-and-white Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus erythropthalmus	Black-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Nycticorax nycticorax	Black-crowned Night-heron	Aves	Linton	N	T	Yes	Reference
Passerina caerulea	Blue Grosbeak	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Cyanocitta cristata	Blue Jay	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Polioptila caerulea	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Spatula discors	Blue-winged Teal	Aves	Linton	N	T		Reference
Vermivora cyanoptera	Blue-winged Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Toxostoma rufum	Brown Thrasher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Molothrus ater	Brown-headed Cowbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Aythya valisineria	Canvasback	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Poecile carolinensis	Carolina Chickadee	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Thryothorus ludovicianus	Carolina Wren	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Hydroprogne caspia	Caspian Tern	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Bubulcus ibis	Cattle Egret	Aves	Linton	N	S		Reference
Bombycilla cedrorum	Cedar Waxwing	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga cerulea	Cerulean Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Chaetura pelagica	Chimney Swift	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Spizella passerina	Chipping Sparrow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus carolinensis	Chuck-will's-widow	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota	Cliff Swallow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Bucephala clangula	Common Goldeneye	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Quiscalus quiscula	Common Grackle	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis trichas	Common Yellowthroat	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Phalacrocorax auritus	Double-crested Cormorant	Aves	Linton	N	S		Reference
Dryobates pubescens	Downy Woodpecker	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Calidris alpina	Dunlin	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sialia sialis	Eastern Bluebird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Tyrannus tyrannus	Eastern Kingbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Sturnella magna	Eastern Meadowlark	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sayornis phoebe	Eastern Phoebe	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Pipilo erythrophthalmus	Eastern Towhee	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Contopus virens	Eastern Wood-Pewee	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Sturnus vulgaris	European Starling	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Spizella pusilla	Field Sparrow	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Mareca strepera	Gadwall	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Dumetella carolinensis	Gray Catbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Myiarchus crinitus	Great Crested Flycatcher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Ardea alba	Great Egret	Aves	Linton	N	T	Yes	Reference
Tringa melanoleuca	Greater Yellowlegs	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Butorides virescens	Green Heron	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas crecca	Green-winged Teal	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Dryobates villosus	Hairy Woodpecker	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga citrina	Hooded Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Passerina cyanea	Indigo Bunting	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Geothlypis formosa	Kentucky Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Calidris minutilla	Least Sandpiper	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Egretta caerulea	Little Blue Heron	Aves	Linton	N	E		Reference
Limnodromus scolopaceus	Long-billed Dowitcher	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Parkesia motacilla	Louisiana Waterthrush	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Zenaida macroura	Mourning Dove	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Cardinalis cardinalis	Northern Cardinal	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Colaptes auratus	Northern Flicker	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Mimus polyglottos	Northern Mockingbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga americana	Northern Parula	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Anas acuta	Northern Pintail	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Stelgidopteryx serripennis	Northern Rough-winged Swallow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Spatula clypeata	Northern Shoveler	Aves	Linton	N	E		Reference
Icterus spurius	Orchard Oriole	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Pandion haliaetus	Osprey	Aves	Linton	N	S	Yes	Reference
Seiurus aurocapilla	Ovenbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Dryocopus pileatus	Pileated Woodpecker	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga pinus	Pine Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga discolor	Prairie Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Protonotaria citrea	Prothonotary Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Progne subis	Purple Martin	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes carolinus	Red-bellied Woodpecker	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Vireo olivaceus	Red-eyed Vireo	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Melanerpes erythrocephalus	Red-headed Woodpecker	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Podiceps grisegena	Red-necked Grebe	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Agelaius phoeniceus	Red-winged Blackbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Larus delawarensis	Ring-billed Gull	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Columba livia	Rock Pigeon	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Archilochus colubris	Ruby-throated Hummingbird	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Piranga olivacea	Scarlet Tanager	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Charadrius semipalmatus	Semipalmated Plover	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Calidris pusilla	Semipalmated Sandpiper	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Plectrophenax nivalis	Snow Bunting	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Anser caerulescens	Snow Goose	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Tringa solitaria	Solitary Sandpiper	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Melospiza melodia	Song Sparrow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Porzana carolina	Sora	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Piranga rubra	Summer Tanager	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Tachycineta bicolor	Tree Swallow	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Baeolophus bicolor	Tufted Titmouse	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Vireo gilvus	Warbling Vireo	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Calidris mauri	Western Sandpiper	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Antrostomus vociferus	Whip-poor-will	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Sitta carolinensis	White-breasted Nuthatch	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Vireo griseus	White-eyed Vireo	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Empidonax traillii	Willow Flycatcher	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Gallinago delicata	Wilson's Snipe	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Hylocichla mustelina	Wood Thrush	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Helmitheros vermivorum	Worm-eating Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga petechia	Yellow Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Coccyzus americanus	Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Aves	Linton	N	N	Yes	Reference
Icteria virens	Yellow-breasted Chat	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga coronata	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Vireo flavifrons	Yellow-throated Vireo	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference
Setophaga dominica	Yellow-throated Warbler	Aves	Linton	N	N		Reference

125 species are listed.