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Birds in Louisiana
Birds in Louisiana: Louisiana's coastal marshes and bottomland hardwoods are a Mississippi Flyway powerhouse. This guide lists the common backyard birds, a month-by-month calendar, and the best places to go bird watching in Louisiana.
Popular cities in Louisiana:
Common Birds in Louisiana
The most frequently reported bird species across Louisiana. Click any bird for full profiles, photos, calls, and attraction tips.
Backyard Birds in Louisiana
Louisiana backyard birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens. These are the species you’re most likely to attract with the right food, plants, and habitat setup.
Where to Go Bird Watching in Louisiana
The best places to see birds in Louisiana, from national wildlife refuges to local sanctuaries.
Sabine NWR
Chenier plain—spectacular Gulf Coast fallouts and wintering waterfowl.
Birds in Louisiana by Month
What to expect each month: migration arrivals, departures, and seasonal highlights.
Birds by Habitat in Louisiana
Louisiana spans 4 major habitat types. Explore birds adapted to each environment.
Birds in neighboring states
About birding in Louisiana
Louisiana is located in the South region of the United States and falls along the Mississippi Flyway, one of four major North American migration routes. The state is home to more than 470 bird species across 4 habitat types: coastal, forest, wetland, urban.
Whether you’re a backyard birder in New Orleans or planning a trip to Sabine NWR, this guide covers the most commonly seen species, seasonal patterns, and practical tips for attracting and identifying birds in Louisiana.