Birds by Location
Discover the birds in your backyard, your city, and your state. Explore common species, migration patterns, and the best bird-watching spots near you.
Popular Locations
The most-searched states for backyard birding and bird watching
Browse by Region
Find birds across the four major flyways and regions of the United States
West
13 statesMidwest
12 statesSouth
16 statesWhat you'll find on each state page
Every state guide is packed with practical information for backyard birders and bird watchers
Common Birds
The species you're most likely to see in yards, parks, and neighborhoods—with photos, calls, and identification tips.
Backyard Birds
Birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens. Learn what food, plants, and feeders attract each species in your state.
Birds by Habitat
Coastal, desert, forest, wetland, and urban—filter by the habitat you bird in most.
Birding Hotspots
Top bird-watching locations in each state, from national wildlife refuges to local parks and sanctuaries.
Monthly Calendar
Which birds to expect each month—migration arrivals, departures, and breeding season highlights.
Migration Patterns
Spring and fall flyway information—when and where migrants pass through your state.
Why bird watching changes by location
The birds you see depend almost entirely on where you live. California's 660+ species range from coastal pelagic birds to Sierra Nevada mountain specialties, while Florida's subtropical wetlands host species found nowhere else in the mainland United States. Texas sits at the crossroads of eastern and western avifaunas, and its Lower Rio Grande Valley is home to Mexican species at their northern range limit.
Each state falls along one of four major North American flyways—Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific—which channel billions of birds during spring and fall migration. Knowing your flyway helps you predict migration timing and target species.
Habitat is the other key factor. A coastal backyard in Maine will attract different species than a desert garden in Arizona or a mountain property in Colorado. Our state pages break down birds by habitat type—coastal, forest, desert, wetland, and urban—so you can focus on the species relevant to your specific environment.
Whether you're setting up your first bird feeder, planning a birding trip, or trying to identify a bird you spotted in your yard, start by selecting your state on the map above.