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Birds Beyond the Backyard
These are some of the common birds you might find in other habitats in Massachusetts — foods, wetlands
or open fields.
- Common birds you might see in:
cities
Massachusetts backyards
- For more information about birds, visit:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell School of Ornithology's All About Birds website
- For more information on identifying and attracting birds,
ask the Mass Audubon Wildlife Expert.
1, 2, 4. Although they are common summer residents of eastern woodlands, the Scarlet Tanager (1), Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2), and Red-eyed Vireo (4) can be surprisingly hard to see because they remain high in the foliage of the forest canopy. Their songs are the best indicators of their presence.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Scarlet Tanager
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Red-eyed Vireo
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Scarlet Tanager
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Red-eyed Vireo
3. The Red-tailed Hawk is often seen soaring high overhead or perched along highways where it scans for rodents.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
5. Swallows forage on the wing for aerial insects. Barn Swallows prefer dry habitats and nest in buildings.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
6. Tree Swallows prefer wet habitats and nest in tree cavities and bird boxes.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
7. The Ring-necked Pheasant, introduced from Asia for hunting, rarely flies, but
walks and pecks like its relative the chicken.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
8. A larger relative of the similar Downy Woodpecker, the Hairy Woodpecker is found mostly on tall tree trunks within the forest interior.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
9. The Northern Flicker is typically found in more open situations and is the only woodpecker in the region that feeds on the ground on ants.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
10. The quintessential marsh bird, a male Red-winged Blackbird displays its red "epaulettes" in spring and summer.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
11. Eastern Bluebirds prefer to scan for insect prey from fence posts and other exposed, low perches.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
12, 13. Common Yellowthroat (12) and the Rufous-sided Towhee (13) denizens of dense thickets and brushy areas.
More:
Mass Audubon's Breeding Bird Atlas
Common Yellowthroat
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Common Yellowthroat
Rufous-sided Towhee
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