South Adams County Grassland Important Bird Area Bird List

Breeding Bird Atlas

  • BBA1 - Atlas of Breeding Bird in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992; observations made 1985 - 1989.
  • BBA2 - Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania, Penn State Press, 2012; observations made 2004 - 2009.
  • R - Reported

The definition of the terms confirmed, probable, and possible involves multiple factors. See the Breeding Bird Atlases for the complete definitions.

eBird - search eBird.org for details on sightings.

Ducks, Geese and Swans

Order: Anseriformes. Family: Anatidae

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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck                 R               Recorded in neighboring counties; Anser brachyrhynchus (A)
Greater White-fronted Goose             R R R R             Recorded in Adams county in 2015; Anser albifrons
Snow Goose     R R R R R R R R R R   R R R Chen caerulescens
Ross’s Goose                 R     R         Recorded in neighboring counties; Chen rossii
Cackling Goose     R R R   R R R R   R   R     Branta hutchinsii
Canada Goose confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Branta canadensis
Brant                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Branta bernicla
Mute Swan   probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cygnus olor
Trumpeter Swan       R         R               Recorded in neighboring counties; Cygnus buccinator
Tundra Swan     R R R R R R R R R R   R     Cygnos columbianus
Wood Duck confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Aix sponsa
Gadwall     R R   R R R R R R R   R   R Anas strepera
Eurasian Wigeon                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Anas penelope
American Wigeon     R R R R R R R     R R R R R Anas americana
American Black Duck     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Anas subripes
Mallard confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anas platyrhynchos
Blue-winged Teal   R R R R R R R R   R     R     Anas discors
Northern Shoveler   R R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Anas clypeata
Northern Pintail   R   R R R R R     R R R       Anas acuta
Green-winged Teal   R   R R R R R R R R R   R   R Anas crecca
Canvasback   R   R R   R R       R   R   R Aythya valisineria
Redhead   R   R R R R R R R           R Aythya americana
Ring-necked Duck   R   R R R R R R R R R R R R R Aythya collaris
Greater Scaup       R     R   R R             Aythya marila
Lesser Scaup   R   R R R R R R R   R   R   R Aythya collaris
Surf Scoter             R                 R Melanitta perspicillata
White-winged Scoter             R                   Melanitta fusca
Black Scoter                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Melanitta americana
Long-tailed Duck   R     R R                     Clangula hyemalis
Bufflehead   R   R R R R R R R R R R R   R Bucephala albeola
Common Goldeneye   R   R     R R R               Bucephala clangula
Barrow’s Goldeneye                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Bucephala islandica (A)
Hooded Merganser   R   R R R R R R R R R R R R R Lophodytes cucullatus
Common Merganser   R   R R R R R R R R R   R R R Mergus merganser
Red-breasted Merganser         R R   R R               Mergus serrator
Ruddy Duck   R   R R R R R R R R R R R   R Oxyura jamaicensis

New World Quail

Order: Galliformes. Family: Odontophoridae
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Northern Bobwhite probable possible                   R       R Colinus virginianus

Pheasants, Turkeys, & Grouse

Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
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Ring-necked Pheasant confirmed confirmed   R R R R   R R R R R   R R Phasianus colchicus
Wild Turkey possible possible R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Meleagris gallopavo
Ruffed Grouse                     R         R Bonsa umbellus

Loons

Order: Gaviiformes. Family: Gaviidae
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Red-throated Loon               R                 Gavia stellata
Pacific Loon                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Gavia pacifica (A)
Common Loon       R R R R R R R R R   R     Gavia immer

Rails, Moorhen, Gallinule, and Coot

Order: Gruiformes. Family: Rallidae, Gruidae
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Virginia Rail     R                       R R Rallus limicola
Sora     R     R       R       R R   Phasianus colchicus
Common Gallinule         R R R                   Gallinula galeata
American Coot     R R R R R R   R R R   R R R Meleagris gallopavo

Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes. Family: Podicipedidae
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Pied-billed Grebe     R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Podilymbus podicep
Horned Grebe     R   R R R R R R     R   R   Podiceps auritus (A)
Red-necked Grebe               R                 Podiceps grisegena
Eared Grebe                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Podiceps nigricollis

Tropicbirds

Order: Phaethontiformes. Family: Phaethontidae
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White-tailed Tropicbird                               R 1 sighting, Gettysburg 1954; Phaethon lepturus

Cormorants

Order: Suliformes. Family: Phalacrocoracidae
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Double-crested Cormorant     R R R R R R R R R R R     R Phalacrocorax auritus

Bitterns, Herons and Egrets

Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Ardeidae
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American Bittern           R                   R Botaurus lentiginosus
Least Bittern     R                           Recorded in neighboring counties; lxobrychus exilis
Great Blue Heron possible confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Ardea herodias
Great Egret     R R R R R R R R R R   R   R Ardea alba
Cattle Egret             R                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Bubulcus ibis
Snowy Egret                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Egretta thula
Little Blue Heron             R                   Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron                                 Egretta tricolor; previously known as Louisiana Heron
Green Heron confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Butorides virescens
Black-crowned Night-Heron     R R   R R       R     R R R Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron               R                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Nyctanassa violacea
White Ibis           R                     Eudocimus albus
Glossy Ibis                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Plegadis falcinellus
Wood Stork                               R 4 sightings around Littlestown in 2001; Mycteria americana

New World Vultures

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Cathartidae
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Black Vulture confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Coragyps atratus
Turkey Vulture confirmed possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cathartes aura

Osprey

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Pandionidae
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Osprey       R R R R R R R R R R R R R Pandion haliaetus

Hawks, Kites, and Eagles

Order: Accipitriformes. Family: Accipitridae
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Mississippi Kite                 R               Ictinia mississippiensis (C)
Bald Eagle   possible R R R R R     R R R R R R R Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Northern Harrier possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Circus cyaneus
Sharp-shinned Hawk possible   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Accipiter striatus
Cooper’s Hawk   confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Accipiter cooperii
Northern Goshawk                     R           Sightings in 2004 and 2009; Accipiter gentilis
Red-shouldered Hawk confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo lineatus
Broad-winged Hawk probable possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo platypterus
Red-tailed Hawk confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Buteo jamaicensis
Rough-legged Hawk             R     R R R   R R R Buteo lagopus
Golden Eagle     R R       R     R R         Aquila chrysaetos

Falcons

Order: Falconiformes. Family: Falconidae
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American Kestrel confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Falco sparverius
Merlin     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Falco columbarius
Peregrine Falcon     R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Falco peregrinus

Cranes

Order: Gruiformes. Family: Gruidae
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Sandhill Crane     R R                       R 1 sighting Gettysburg, 2008;. Grus canadensis

Lapwings and Plovers

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Charadriidae
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Black-bellied Plover                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Pluvialis squatarola
American Golden Plover           R             R       Pluvialis dominica
Semipalmated Plover     R R R R R     R             Charadrius semipalmatus
Killdeer confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Charadrius vociferus

Stilts and Avocets

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Recurvirostridae
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American Avocet     R R     R                   2 sightings, Long Pine Run Reservoir; Recurvirostra americana

Sandpipers, Curlews, Stints, Godwins, Snipes, and Phalaropes

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Scolopacidae
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Greater Yellowlegs     R R R R R R   R R R   R   R Tringa melanoleuca
Lesser Yellowlegs     R R R R R R R           R R Tringa flavipes
Solitary Sandpiper     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Tringa solitaria
Whimbrel             R                   Numenius phaeopus
Willet                           R     1 sighting, Red Rock Road, Tringa semipalmata
Spotted Sandpiper probable   R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Actitis macularia
Upland Sandpiper confirmed probable                           R Photographed by Society member, 2012 in Grasslands IBA; Bartramia longicauda (C)
Sanderling                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Calidris alba
Semipalmated Sandpiper     R R R R R   R R   R R   R R Calidris pusilla
Least Sandpiper     R R R R R R R R R R R R     Calidris minutilla
White-rumped Sandpiper               R                 Calidris fuscicollis
Pectoral Sandpiper     R R R R R R R   R R R     R Calidris melanotos
Dunlin     R   R     R                 Calidris alpina
Short-billed Dowitcher     R       R                   Limnodromus griseus
Wilson’s Snipe     R R   R R R R R   R R R R R Gallinago delicata
American Woodcock confirmed probable R R R R R R R   R     R   R Scolopax minor

Gulls and Terns

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Laridae
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Bonaparte’s Gull       R R R R R   R R R         Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Ring-billed Gull   possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Larus delawarensis
Herring Gull     R R   R R R   R   R       R Larus argentatus
Great Black-backed Gull                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Larus marinus
Caspian Tern       R R R R R   R R           Hydroprogne caspia
Forster’s Tern       R   R           R         Sterna forsteri
Black Tern                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Chlidonias niger

Pigeons and Doves

Order: Columbiformes. Family: Columbidae
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Rock Pigeon confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Columba livia
Eurasian Collared-Dove     R                           Recorded in neighboring counties; Streptopelia decaocto (C)
Mourning Dove confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zenaida macroura

Cuckoos

Order: Cuculiformes. Family: Cuculidae
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Coccyzus americanus
Black-billed Cuckoo possible   R   R   R R R       R       Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Barn Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: Tytonidae
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Barn Owl confirmed confirmed         R                   Tyto alba

Typical Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: Strigidae
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Eastern Screech-Owl probable probable R R R   R   R R   R       R Megascops asio
Great Horned Owl confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Bubo virginianus
Snowy Owl                       R         Bubo scandiacus
Barred Owl confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Strix varia
Long-eared Owl               R       R R     R Asio otus
Short-eared Owl     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Asio flammeus
Northern Saw-whet Owl     R                           Aegolius acadicus

Nightjars

Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Caprimulgidae
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Common Nighthawk possible   R R R R R R R R R   R R R R Chordeiles minor
Chuck-will's-widow                                 Reported in South Mountain IBA, Antrostomus carolinensis
Eastern Whip-poor-will   possible         R                   Antrostomus vociferus

Swifts

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Chimney Swift confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Chaetura pelagica

Hummingbirds

Order: Apodiformes. Family: Trochilidae
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird confirmed   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Archilochus colubris
Rufous Hummingbird                     R           Selasphorus rufus

Kingfishers

Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Cerylidae
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Belted Kingfisher confirmed possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Megaceryle alcyon

Woodpeckers, Sapsuckers, and Flickers

Order: Piciformes. Family: Picidae
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Red-headed Woodpecker confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-bellied Woodpecker confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melanerpes carolinus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sphyrapicus varius
Downy Woodpecker confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Picoides pubescens
Hairy Woodpecker confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Picoides villosus
Northern Flicker confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Colaptes auratus
Pileated Woodpecker probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dryocopus pileatus

Tyrant Flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Tyrannidae
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Olive-sided Flycatcher     R   R       R             R Contopus cooperi
Eastern Wood-Pewee confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Contopus virens
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher                                 Sightings 2000 and 2010; Empidonax flaviventris
Acadian Flycatcher probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Empidonax virescens
Alder Flycatcher             R   R               Sightings 2006 and 2009; Empidonax alnorum
Willow Flycatcher   confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Empidonax traillii
Least Flycatcher     R R   R R R R R R         R Empidonax minimus
Say's Phoebe                                 Seen in Gettysburg NMP, December 2012 (Mike O'Brien) Sayornis saya (A).
Eastern Phoebe confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sayornis phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Myiarchus crinitus
Eastern Kingbird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Tyrannus tyrannus

Shrikes

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Laniidae
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Loggerhead Shrike   possible           R               R Last observation 2008; Lanius ludovicianus
Northern Shrike             R   R               Lanius excubitor (C)

Vireos

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Vireonidae
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White-eyed Vireo probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo griseus
Yellow-throated Vireo possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Vireo flavifrons
Blue-headed Vireo     R R R R R R R R R R R     R Vireo solitarius
Warbling Vireo confirmed probable R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Vireo gilvus
Philadelphia Vireo     R R   R         R     R     Vireo philadelphicus
Red-eyed Vireo confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Vireo olivaceus

Jays, Crows, Mapies, and Ravens

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Corvidae
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Blue Jay confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cyanocitta cristata
American Crow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus brachyrhynchos
Fish Crow confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus ossifragus
Common Raven   possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Corvus corax

Larks

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Alaudidae
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Horned Lark confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Eremophila alpestris

Swallows and Martins

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Hirundinidae
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Purple Martin confirmed   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Progne subis
Tree Swallow probable   R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Tachycineta bicolor
Northern Rough-winged Swallow possible confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Bank Swallow possible possible R R R R R R   R R R R   R R Riparia riparia
Cliff Swallow confirmed   R R       R R   R         R Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Barn Swallow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Hirundo rustica

Chickadees and Titmice

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Paridae
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Carolina Chickadee confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Poecile carolinensis
Black-capped Chickadee confirmed possible R R R R R   R R R R R   R R Poecile atricapillus
Tufted Titmouse confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Baeolophus bicolor

Nuthatches

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sittidae
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Red-breasted Nuthatch     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Sitta canadensis
White-breasted Nuthatch confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Poecile carolinensis

Treecreepers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Certhiidae
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Brown Creeper possible   R R R R R R R R R R R     R Certhia americana

Wrens

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Troglodytidae
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Carolina Wren confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Thryothorus ludovicianus
House Wren confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Troglodytes aedon
Winter Wren     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Troglodytes hiemalis
Sedge Wren                               R 1 sighting, Black Horse Tavern, 1988; Cistothorus platensis (C)
Marsh Wren                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Cistothorus palustris

Kinglets

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Regulidae
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Golden-crowned Kinglet     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Regulus satrapa
Ruby-crowned Kinglet     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Regulus calendula

Gnatcatchers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Polioptilidae
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Polioptila caerulea

Thrushes

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Turdidae
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Eastern Bluebird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sialia sialis
Veery   possible R R R R R R R R           R Catharus fuscescens
Gray-cheeked Thrush     R R   R R R                 Catharus minimus
Swainson’s Thrush     R R R R R R R R R         R Catharus ustulatus
Hermit Thrush     R R R R R R R R R R       R Catharus guttatus
Wood Thrush confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Hylocichla mustelina
American Robin confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Turdus migratorius
Varied Thrush                                 Sightings in Caledonia SP, 2003 - 5; Ixoreus naevius

Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Mimidae
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Gray Catbird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dumetella carolinensis
Northern Mockingbird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Mimus polyglottos
Brown Thrasher confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Toxostoma rufum

Wagtails and Pipits

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Motacillidae
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American Pipit     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Anthus rubescens

Waxwings and Starlings

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Bombycilla and Sturnidae
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Cedar Waxwing confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Bombycilla cedarorum
European Starling confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sturnus vulgaris

Longspurs and Snow Buntings

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Calcariidae
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Lapland Longspur                         R     R Calcarius lapponicus
Snow Bunting       R         R R           R 1 sighting, Shriver Road, 2007; Plectrophenax nivalis

Wood Warblers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Parulidae
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Blue-winged Warbler possible   R R R R R R R     R     R R Vermivora cyanoptera
Golden-winged Warbler       R   R       R             Vermivora chrysoptera
Brewster’s and Lawrence’s Warblers       R               R         Hybrids; Vermivora cyanoptera
Tennessee Warbler     R R R R R R R     R R       Oreothlypis peregrina
Nashville Warbler     R R R R R R R   R   R     R Oreothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Parula   possible R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga americana
Orange-crowned Warbler     R         R                 Sightings Laurel Drive, 2010 and 11; Vermivora celata
Yellow Warbler probable confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga petechia
Chestnut-sided Warbler     R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Setophaga pensylvanica
Magnolia Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga magnolia
Cape May Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R       Setophaga tigrina
Black-throated Blue Warbler     R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Setophaga caerulescens
Yellow-rumped Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R   R R R Setophaga coronata
Black-throated Gray Warbler               R                 Setophaga nigrescens (C)
Black-throated Green Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga virens
Townsend’s Warbler                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Setophaga townsendi (A)
Blackburnian Warbler     R R R R R R     R R       R Setophaga fusca
Yellow-throated Warbler       R R   R               R   Recorded in neighboring counties; Setophaga dominica
Pine Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Setophaga pinus
Prairie Warbler probable probable R R R R R     R   R   R R R Setophaga discolor
Palm Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R   R R Setophaga palmarum
Bay-breasted Warbler     R R R R R R R     R   R     Setophaga castanea
Blackpoll Warbler     R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Setophaga striata
Cerulean Warbler         R R             R     R Setophaga cerulea
Hooded Warbler possible   R R R R R R R     R R     R Setophaga citrina
American Redstart possible probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Setophaga ruticilla
Black-and-white Warbler     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Mniotilta varia
Prothonotary Warbler       R R R R                   Recorded in neighboring counties; Protonotaria citrea
Worm-eating Warbler     R R R R                   R Helmitheros vermivorus
Ovenbird probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Seiurus aurocapilla
Northern Waterthrush     R R R R R R R     R     R R Parkesia noveboracensis
Louisiana Waterthrush     R R R R R R R R R R       R Parkesia motacilla
Connecticut Warbler               R       R         Oporornis agilis
Kentucky Warbler probable possible R R   R   R R             R Geothlypis formosa
Mourning Warbler     R     R               R     Geothlypis philadelphia
Common Yellowthroat probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Geothlypis trichas
Wilson’s Warbler     R R R R R   R     R R     R Cardellina pusilla
Canada Warbler     R R   R R R R               Cardellina canadensis
Yellow-breasted Chat   possible R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Icteria virens

American Sparrows, Towees, and Juncos

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Emberizidae
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Eastern Towhee confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Pipilo erythrophthalmus
American Tree Sparrow     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella arborea
Chipping Sparrow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella passerina
Clay-colored Sparrow                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Spizella pallida
Field Sparrow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spizella pusilla
Vesper Sparrow confirmed possible R R R R R   R R R R     R R Pooecetes gramineus
Savannah Sparrow probable probable R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Passerculus sandwichensis
Grasshopper Sparrow confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Ammodramus savannarum
Fox Sparrow     R R R R   R R R R R R R   R Passerella iliaca
Song Sparrow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melospiza melodia
Lincoln’s Sparrow     R   R R R R R   R   R R     Melospiza lincolnii
Swamp Sparrow     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Melospiza georgiana
White-throated Sparrow     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zonotrichia albicollis
Harris's Sparrow       R                          
White-crowned Sparrow     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Zonotrichia leucophrys
Dark-eyed Junco     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Junco hyemalis

Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and allies

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Cardinalidae
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Summer Tanager possible         R                     Recorded in neighboring counties; Piranga rubra
Scarlet Tanager confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Piranga olivacea
Northern Cardinal confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cardinalis cardinalis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak possible   R R R R R R R R   R R R R R Pheucticus ludovicianus
Blue Grosbeak possible confirmed R R R R R R R R R   R   R R Passerina caerulea
Indigo Bunting confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Passerina cyanea
Painted Bunting                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Passerina ciris (C)
Dickcissel   probable R R R R R R R R       R R R Spiza americana

Blackbirds, meadowlarks, cowbirds, grackles, and orioles

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Icteridae
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Bobolink confirmed probable R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Red-winged Blackbird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Agelaius phoeniceus
Eastern Meadowlark confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Sturnella magna
Rusty Blackbird     R R R R R R R R R R       R Euphagus carolinus
Common Grackle confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Quiscalus quiscula
Shiny Cowbird                                  
Brown-headed Cowbird confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Molothrus ater
Orchard Oriole confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R   R Icterus spurius
Baltimore Oriole confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Icterus galbula
Scott’s Oriole                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Icterus parisorum (A)

Finches

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Fringillidae
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Purple Finch     R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Haemorhous purpureus
House Finch confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Haemorhous mexicanus
Red Crossbill                                 Loxia curvirostra
White-winged Crossbill                         R R   R Loxia leucoptera
Common Redpoll             R                   Acanthis flammea
Hoary Redpoll                                 Recorded in neighboring counties; Acanthis pinus (A)
Pine Siskin     R R R R R R R   R R R R   R Spinus pinus
American Goldfinch confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spinus tristis
Evening Grosbeak     R     R R R               R Recorded in neighboring counties; Coccothraustes vespertinus

Old World Sparrows

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Passeridae
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House Sparrow confirmed confirmed R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Passer domesticus