PERKY-PET® MIGRATORY BIRD GUIDE
The annual fall and spring bird migrations can bring many new visitors to your feeders. This guide will help you ID the migratory and resident birds that visit your feeders while teaching you more about them. Each entry in the Migratory Bird Guide includes the following information:
Name & Scientific Name:
The bird is listed by its most common name and its scientific name. That information is followed by a photo to help you identify the bird.
North American Flyways:
There are four North American flyways that birds commonly use to migrate. The Pacific Flyway traces the Pacific Coast from South America to Alaska. The Central Flyway generally follows the Rocky Mountains. The Mississippi Flyway runs along that river and its tributaries. The Atlantic Flyway goes along the Eastern Seaboard. Most of the species include multiple flyways in their listings. These species have been recorded as using more than one of the North American Flyways.
Migration:
This listing explains, in broad terms, the regions where these birds spend their Summers and winters.
Seasons in U.S.:
If the bird species resides in the contiguous United States in the summer or winter, then those seasons will be listed here.
Seasons in Alaska and Canada:
If the bird resides in Alaska or Canada during the Summer or winter, then those seasons will be listed here.
Learn More:
Many of the birds listed here are part of the Perky-Pet® Bird Libraries. These articles feature an in-depth look at the birds and can help you know the best way to attract them to your yard and feeders.
ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
This partial list of migratory feeder birds is alphabetized for quick reference.
(A)
Allen’s HummingbirdAltamira Oriole
American Crow
American Goldfinch
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Anna's Hummingbird
(B)
Band-tailed PigeonBaltimore Oriole
Black-capped Chickadee
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Blue Grosbeak
Blue Jay
Bohemian Waxwing
Brewer's Blackbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Brown Thrasher
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Bullock's Oriole
(C)
Calliope HummingbirdCassin's Finch
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Common Grackle
Common Redpoll
Costa's Hummingbird
(D)
Dark-eyed JuncoDowny Woodpecker
(E)
Eastern BluebirdEastern Meadowlark
Eastern Towhee
Evening Grosbeak
(F)
Field SparrowFox Sparrow
(G)
Golden-crowned Sparrow(H)
Hairy WoodpeckerHooded Oriole
Hermit Thrush
Hoary Redpoll
House Finch
House Wren
(I)
Indigo Bunting(L)
Lesser GoldfinchLucifer Hummingbird
(M)
Magnificent HummingbirdMourning Dove
(N)
Northern CardinalNorthern Mockingbird
(O)
Orchard Oriole(P)
Painted BuntingPine Siskin
Purple Finch
(R)
Red-bellied WoodpeckerRed-breasted Nuthatch
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-winged Blackbird
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
(S)
Scott's OrioleSong Sparrow
Spot-breasted Oriole
(T)
Tufted Titmouse(V)
Varied Thrush(W)
Western MeadowlarkWhite-breasted Nuthatch
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
(Y)
Yellow-Rumped Warbler
ALLEN’S HUMMINGBIRD
Selaphorus sasin
North American Flyways: Pacific
Allen’s Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: Coastal California
Winter: Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Allen's Hummingbird is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
ALTAMIRA ORIOLE
Icterus gularis
North American Flyways: Mississippi
Altamira Oriole Migration: Resident bird. Southern Texas through Central America
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Altamira Oriole is one of many species in our Oriole Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
AMERICAN CROW
Corvus branchyrhynchos
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
American Crow Migration:
Summer: Much of the U.S. and Canada
Winter: Much of the U.S. and southern Canada
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the American Crow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
AMERICAN GOLDFINCH
Spinus tristis
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
American Goldfinch Migration:
Summer: Much of the U.S. and Canada
Winter: Much of the U.S. and Southern Canada
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The American Goldfinch is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
AMERICAN ROBIN
Turdus Migratorius
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
American Robin Migration:
Summer: Nearly all of North America
Winter: Southern Canada through Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The American Robin is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
AMERICAN TREE SPARROW
Spizella arborea
North American Flyways: Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
American Tree Sparrow Migration:
Summer: Alaska and boreal Canada
Winter: U.S. and southern Canada
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the American Tree Sparrow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD
Calypte anna
North American Flyways: Pacific
Anna’s Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: U.S. West Coast
Winter: U.S. and Canada West Coast
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Anna's Hummingbird is one of many species in our Hummingbird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Patagioenas fasciata
North American Flyways: Pacific
Band-tailed Pigeon Migration:
Summer: Pacific Coast to South America
Winter: Southern California to South America
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Band-tailed Pigeon in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
BALTIMORE ORIOLE
Icterus galbula
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Baltimore Oriole Migration:
Summer: Much of the eastern U.S. and Canada
Winter: Florida, Mexico to South America
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Baltimore Oriole is one of many species in our Oriole Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE
Poecile atricapillus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Black-capped Chickadee Migration: Resident bird
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Black-capped Chickadee is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD
Archilochus alexandri
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central
Black-chinned Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: Much of the western U.S.
Winter: Southwestern Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Black-chinned Hummingbird is one of many species in our Hummingbird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BLUE GROSBEAK
Passerina caerulea
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Blue Grosbeak Migration:
Summer: Southern half of U.S.
Winter: Mexico and Central America
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Blue Grosbeak in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
BLUE JAY
Selaphorus sasin
North American Flyways: Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Blue Jay Migration: Mostly a resident bird. Limited winter range expands to west Texas.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Blue Jay is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BOHEMIAN WAXWING
Bombycillia garrulus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central
Bohemian Waxwing Migration:
Summer: Alaska and Canada
Winter: Pacific Coast, Southern Canada and Northern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the Bohemian Waxwing in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
BREWER'S BLACKBIRD
Euphagus cyanocephalus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi
Brewer’s Blackbird Migration:
Summer: Much of the U.S. and Western Canada
Winter: Southern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Brewer’s Blackbird in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
Selaphorus platycercus
North American Flyways: Central
Broad-tailed Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: Coastal California
Winter: Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Broad-tailed Hummingbird is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD
Molothrus ater
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Brown-headed Cowbird Migration:
Summer: All of U.S. and most of Canada
Winter: Pacific Coast, Mexico and Texas through New England
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Brown-Headed Cowbird is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BROWN THRASHER
Toxostoma rufum
North American Flyways: Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Brown Thrasher Migration:
Summer: East of the Rockies
Winter: Southeastern U.S. and Texas
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Brown Thrasher in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Amazilia yucantanensis
North American Flyways: Atlantic
Buff-Bellied Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: Mexico
Winter: Atlantic Coast
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Buff-bellied Hummingbird is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
BULLOCK'S ORIOLE
Icterus bullockii
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central
Bullock’s Oriole Migration:
Summer: Western U.S. and slightly into Canada
Winter: Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Bullock's Oriole is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
Selaphorus calliope
North American Flyways: Pacific
Calliope Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: Pacific Northwest
Winter: Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Calliope Hummingbird is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
CASSIN’S FINCH
Haemorhous cassinii
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central
Cassin’s Finch Migration:
Summer: Western U.S.
Winter: Pacific Northwest and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Cassin’s Finch in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
CEDAR WAXWING
Bombycillia cedrorum
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Cedar Waxwing Migration:
Summer: Canada and U.S.
Winter: Southern Canada through South America
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the Cedar Waxwing in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
CHIPPING SPARROW
Spizella passerina
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Chipping Sparrow Migration:
Summer: Much of the U.S. and Canada
Winter: Florida, Southern California, Texas and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Chipping Sparrow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
COMMON GRACKLE
Quiscalus quiscula
North American Flyways: Mississippi, Atlantic
Common Grackle Migration:
Summer: U.S. and Canada east of the Rockies
Winter: Most of the eastern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The Common Grackle is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
COMMON REDPOLL
Acanthis flammea
North American Flyways: Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Common Redpoll Migration:
Summer: Alaska and boreal Canada
Winter: Southern Canada and Northern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the Common Redpoll in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD
Calypte Costae
North American Flyways: Pacific
Costa’s Hummingbird Migration:
Summer: California, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico
Winter: California and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Costa's Hummingbird is one of many species in our Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
DARK-EYED JUNCO
Junco hyemalis
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi Atlantic
Dark-eyed Junco Migration:
Summer: Alaska and Northern Canada
Winter: Southern Canada, mainland U.S. and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Dark-eyed Junco is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
DOWNY WOODPECKER
Picoides pubescens
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Downy Woodpecker Migration: Resident bird
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Downy Woodpecker is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
EASTERN BLUEBIRD
Sialia sialis
North American Flyways: Mississippi, Atlantic
Eastern Bluebird Migration:
Summer: Mexico, Eastern U.S. and Canada
Winter: Southern U.S. and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Eastern Bluebird in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
EASTERN MEADOWLARK
Sturnella magna
North American Flyways: Mississippi, Atlantic
Eastern Meadowlark Migration:
Summer: Eastern Canada through South America
Winter: Eastern U.S. through South America
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Eastern Meadowlark in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
EASTERN TOWHEE
Pipilo erythrophalmus
North American Flyways: Mississippi, Atlantic
Eastern Towhee Migration:
Summer: Eastern U.S. and Canada
Winter: Southeastern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Eastern Towhee in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
EVENING GROSBEAK
Coccothraustes vespertinus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Mississippi, Atlantic
Evening Grosbeak Migration:
Summer: Parts of the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Winter: Lower elevations of the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Evening Grosbeak is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
FIELD SPARROW
Spizella pusilla
North American Flyways: Mississippi, Atlantic
Field Sparrow Migration:
Summer: Eastern U.S. and plains states
Winter: Much of the Eastern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Field Sparrow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
FOX SPARROW
Passerella iliaca
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Fox Sparrow Migration:
Summer: Pacific Northwest, boreal Canada and Alaska
Winter: Southern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Fox Sparrow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
Zonotrichia atricapilla
North American Flyways: Pacific
Golden-crowned Sparrow Migration:
Summer: Alaska and western Canada
Winter: Pacific coast
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Golden-crowned Sparrow in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
HAIRY WOODPECKER
Picoides villosus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Hairy Woodpecker Migration: Resident bird
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The Hairy Woodpecker is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
HOODED ORIOLE
Icterus cucullatus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central
Hooded Oriole Migration:
Summer: California through Texas, Mexico
Winter: Mexico
Seasons in U.S.: Summer
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: None
Learn More: The Hooded Oriole is one of many species in our Oriole Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
HERMIT THRUSH
Catharus guttatus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Hermit Thrush Migration:
Summer: Most of the U.S. and Canada
Winter: Southern U.S. and Pacific coast
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: Look for more on the Hermit Thrush in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
HOARY REDPOLL
Acanthis hornemanni
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
Hoary Redpoll Migration:
Summer: Arctic Alaska and Canada
Winter: Southern Alaska, Canada and Northern U.S.
Seasons in U.S.: Winter
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: Look for more on the Hoary Redpoll in the Wild Bird Species Library very soon.
HOUSE FINCH
Haemorhous mexicanus
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Atlantic
House Finch Migration: Resident bird
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: All year
Learn More: The House Finch is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
HOUSE WREN
Troglodytes aedon
North American Flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi, Atlantic
House Wren Migration:
Summer: Much of the northern U.S. and Canada, Mexico through South America
Winter: Southern U.S, Mexico through South America
Seasons in U.S.: All year
Seasons in Alaska & Canada: Summer
Learn More: The House Wren is one of many species in our Wild Bird Species Library. In the library, you can learn more about this bird, such as its food preferences, nesting habits, preferred habitats and typical behaviors.
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