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Birds in Texas
Texas has the second-highest bird diversity in the U.S., spanning Gulf Coast beaches to Chihuahuan Desert.
Popular cities in Texas
Common Birds in Texas
The most frequently reported bird species across Texas. Click any bird for full profiles, photos, calls, and attraction tips.
Backyard Birds in Texas
Birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens in Texas. These are the species you're most likely to attract with the right food, plants, and habitat setup.
Birds by Habitat in Texas
Texas spans 5 major habitat types. Explore birds adapted to each environment.
Top Bird Watching Spots in Texas
The best places to go bird watching in Texas, from national wildlife refuges to local sanctuaries.
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Gulf Coast shorebird magnet with thousands of peep and terns.
Santa Ana NWR
Lower Rio Grande Valley—Mexican species at their northern limit.
High Island
Trans-Gulf migrant fallouts in spring after storms.
Bird Calendar — Texas
What to expect each month: migration arrivals, departures, and seasonal highlights.
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About birding in Texas
Texas is located in the South region of the United States and falls along the Central Flyway, one of four major North American migration routes. The state is home to more than 640 bird species across 5 habitat types: coastal, desert, forest, wetland, urban.
Whether you're a backyard birder in Houston or planning a trip to Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, this guide covers the most commonly seen species, seasonal patterns, and practical tips for attracting and identifying birds in Texas.