Top 10 Best Backyard Birds (North America)

Northern Cardinal

The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a North American bird in the genus Cardinalis. It is also known as the redbird or common cardinal. It inhabits southern Canada, the eastern United States from Maine to Texas, and extends south through Mexico.... read more

I can see why they're number one. They're very pretty birds.

Eastern Bluebird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Probably one of the cutest birds.

Red-winged Blackbird

These things are beautiful, and I don't see them much where I live, so that makes me appreciate them more.

Carolina Wren

American Robin

I live in Michigan, and I get a lot of these birds in my yard.

Carolina Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

Mourning Dove

I hate when people think they went extinct in 2024. I swear, if I hear ONE more person say, "I wish they weren't extinct." They are literally everywhere!

Brown Thrasher

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Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

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Worm-Eating Warbler

Black-Capped Chickadee

Eastern Towhee

Great Egret

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

Northern Mockingbird

Canada Goose

The Canada goose is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white cheeks, a white chinstrap, and a brown body. It is native to Arctic and temperate regions of North America and is well known for its seasonal migrations. In recent years, Canada geese have adapted to urban environments and... read more

They can be very territorial and aggressive, and did I mention that they poop everywhere? But they're still amazing, lovable birds.