West · Pacific Flyway

Birds in Oregon

Oregon's Pacific coast, Cascade range, and high desert create diverse birding from puffins to sage-grouse.

510+Bird species
5Habitat types
2Birding hotspots
5+Cities

Popular cities in Oregon

Common Birds in Oregon

The most frequently reported bird species across Oregon. Click any bird for full profiles, photos, calls, and attraction tips.

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Backyard Birds in Oregon

Birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens in Oregon. These are the species you're most likely to attract with the right food, plants, and habitat setup.

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Birds by Habitat in Oregon

Oregon spans 5 major habitat types. Explore birds adapted to each environment.

🏖️Coastal BirdsShorebirds, gulls, terns, and seabirds along the coastline.
🌲Forest BirdsWoodland and canopy birds including woodpeckers, warblers, and owls.
🌊Wetland BirdsMarsh, lake, and river species—waterfowl, herons, and shorebirds.
🏜️Desert BirdsDesert specialists—from thrashers to quail adapted to arid conditions.
🏙️Urban BirdsCity-adapted birds thriving in parks, gardens, and neighborhoods.

Top Bird Watching Spots in Oregon

The best places to go bird watching in Oregon, from national wildlife refuges to local sanctuaries.

1

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Southeast Oregon oasis that draws rarities and western migrants.

2

Cannon Beach

Tufted Puffins and seabird colonies nest on Haystack Rock.

Bird Calendar — Oregon

What to expect each month: migration arrivals, departures, and seasonal highlights.

February
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March
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June
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July
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August
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November
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December
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About birding in Oregon

Oregon is located in the West region of the United States and falls along the Pacific Flyway, one of four major North American migration routes. The state is home to more than 510 bird species across 5 habitat types: coastal, forest, wetland, desert, urban.

Whether you're a backyard birder in Portland or planning a trip to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, this guide covers the most commonly seen species, seasonal patterns, and practical tips for attracting and identifying birds in Oregon.