Birds in Iowa
When the state's notable birds are present through the year, with arrival and departure timing.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus | ||||||||||||
| American Robin Turdus migratorius | ||||||||||||
| Dickcissel Spiza americana | ||||||||||||
| Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura | ||||||||||||
| Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula | ||||||||||||
| Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater | ||||||||||||
| Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica | ||||||||||||
| Killdeer Charadrius vociferus | ||||||||||||
| Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas | ||||||||||||
| Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina | ||||||||||||
| House Sparrow Passer domesticus | ||||||||||||
| European Starling Sturnus vulgaris | ||||||||||||
| Northern House Wren Troglodytes aedon | ||||||||||||
| Ring-necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus | ||||||||||||
| American Goldfinch Spinus tristis | ||||||||||||
| Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus | ||||||||||||
| Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia | ||||||||||||
| Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis | ||||||||||||
| Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata | ||||||||||||
| Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis | ||||||||||||
| American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos | ||||||||||||
| Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum | ||||||||||||
| Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea | ||||||||||||
| Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus |
The complete Birds of Iowa
A complete birding reference for the state — every notable species, when it's present, and how to find it.
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