Eastern Phoebe
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sayornis phoebe STATUS: Breeder. Fairly common in all seasons in Tennessee Valley and Mountain regions. In Inland Coastal Plain, common in winter, spring, and fall, and uncommon to rare in summer. In Gulf Coast region, common in winter …
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tyrannus tyrannus STATUS: Breeder. Common in spring, summer, and fall in all regions. Low Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION: The Eastern kingbird is a medium- sized songbird that is dark black to grey-black on the head and back with wh …
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sialia sialis STATUS: Breeder. Common in all seasons and regions. Lowest Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION: The Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small thrush size bird standing only six to eight inches tall and weighs about 1 ounc …
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Accipiter cooperii OTHER NAMES: Chicken hawk, blue darter, quail hawk STATUS: Breeder. Fairly common in fall in Gulf Coast region, uncommon in winter and spring, and rare in summer. In other regions, uncommon year-round. Low Conservati …
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