Identify Common Birds in NC
Identify Common Birds in Alamance Country, North Carolina
Northern Cardinal
Medium-sized
Where? sitting low in shrubs and trees or foraging on/near the ground
Common Behavior? visiting bird feeders
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American Robin
Medium-sized
Where? Gardens, parks, fields, forests
Common Behavior? bounding across lawns, bilk tilted up to look around, flick tail down before taking flight
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Carolina Chickadee
Small
Where? Forested areas, yards, parks with large trees
Common Behavior? feeding in flocks
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Carolina Wren
Small
Where? Wooded areas and neighborhoods, moving low, backyard brush piles
Common Behavior? scooting up and down trees, cocking tail up while finding food, cocking tail down when singing, constantly singing to defend territory
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Tufted Titmouse
Small
Where? Forests, visiting bird feeders, backyards, parks, orchards
Common Behavior? assertive over smaller birds, fluttery but level flight
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Northern Mockingbird
Medium-sized
Where? High in trees, fences, telephone wires, hopping on the ground, backyards, parks, open fields
Behavior: aggressively chasing off other birds in their territory
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Blue Jays
Medium-sized/Large
Where? Forests, parks, towns
Common Behavior? often call when perched in a tree, will open nuts using feet and beak
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American Crow
Large
Where? Fields, forests, agricultural fields, parking lots, backyards, towns
Common Behavior? raiding garbage cans, chasing away other birds
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American Goldfinch
Small
Where? Weedy fields, roadsides, and backyards
Common Behavior? clinging to weeds, traveling in large numbers, fly bouncy and call during flight
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House Sparrow
Small
Where? City streets, parks, perching on roofs or trees
Common Behavior? flying in and out of nest holes, picking insects off cars
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European Starling
Medium-sized
Where? Towns, fields, sidewalks, parking lots, feeding on lawns, perched on telephone wires and houses
Common Behavior? poking grass for food, sitting up high and making constant sounds
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Rock Pigeon
Large
Where? Fields, farmland, towns, gathering in flocks
Common Behavior? when startled, they will fly into the air, circle, and then fly back down
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