South · Central Flyway

Birds in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth is located in Texas. Texas has the second-highest bird diversity in the U.S., spanning Gulf Coast beaches to Chihuahuan Desert.

640+Bird species
5Habitat types
2Birding spots
6Backyard birds

Common Birds in Fort Worth

The most frequently seen bird species in Fort Worth, Texas. Click any bird for full profiles and location-specific data.

Backyard Birds in Fort Worth

Birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens in Fort Worth. These species are your best bet for attracting birds to your yard.

Find the right feeder for Fort Worth

Top Bird Watching Spots in Fort Worth

1

Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary

Gulf Coast shorebird magnet with thousands of peep and terns.

2

Santa Ana NWR

Lower Rio Grande Valley—Mexican species at their northern limit.

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About birding in Fort Worth

Fort Worth is located in Texas and falls within the South region along the Central Flyway. The city's habitats—coastal, desert, forest, wetland, urban—support a diverse bird population of more than 640 species.

Whether you're setting up a backyard feeder in Fort Worth or planning a birding trip to Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, this guide covers the most commonly seen species and practical tips for attracting and identifying birds in Fort Worth, Texas.