Georgia is home to more than 340 bird species throughout the year, including both permanent residents and seasonal migrants, and whether a bird is familiar or hard to spot, each one offers something unique to appreciate. Get to know some of these birds.
American Kestrel
American Oystercatcher
Bachman’s Sparrow
Bald Eagle
Barred Owl
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Black Skimmer
Blue-winged Teal
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Common Raven
Eastern Meadowlark
Hooded Merganser
King Rail
Little Blue Heron
Loggerhead Shrike
Marsh Wren
Northern Bobwhite
Painted Bunting
Piping Plover
Prairie Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Red Knot
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Red-headed Woodpecker
Roseate Spoonbill
Sandhill Crane
Seaside Sparrow
Swallow-tailed Kite
Wilson’s Plover
Wood Duck
Wood Stork
Yellow-breasted Chat
Earn The Patch
Earn a cool Birding Patch by getting outside and spotting 25 different bird species across the state’s diverse habitats. From coastal marshes to mountain forests, each sighting brings you closer to the patch—proof of your curiosity and love for Georgia’s birds.
