North America Birds

951 bird species    -: 4 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Mexican Jay

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Discover the Mexican Jay (Aphelocoma wollweberi), a striking blue and grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

27-32 cm

1,190

Blue Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Mexican Sheartail

Doricha eliza

Discover the Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza), a rare and stunning hummingbird endemic to Mexico. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

8-9 cm

1,010

Green Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mexican Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus arizonae

Discover the Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae). Learn about this nocturnal bird's habitat, physical traits, unique diet, and expert birding tips.

22-27 cm

1,100

Brown Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Discover the Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis), a graceful bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, nesting behavior, and conservation.

35-37 cm

1,278

Grey Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus

Discover the Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitratus), a striking green bird with red markings. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.

34-38 cm

1,444

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Discover the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). Learn about their unique nesting habits, vibrant green appearance, diet, and why they thrive globally.

28-30 cm

1,324

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Montezuma Oropendola

Psarocolius montezuma

Discover the Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma). Learn about this unique bird's appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting it in the wild.

38-50 cm

1,003

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Discover the Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae), a unique ground bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

20-23 cm

1,343

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

Discover the Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula), a unique brown duck species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

48-56 cm

1,381

Brown Tan

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

Discover the Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides). Learn about their stunning blue plumage, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting them in the wild.

16-20 cm

1,059

Blue Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

Discover the Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

12-15 cm

595

Gray Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Quail

Oreortyx pictus

Discover the Mountain Quail (Oreortyx pictus). Learn about this unique upland bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.

27-29 cm

1,291

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Discover the Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura). Learn about this common upland ground bird, its gray-brown appearance, diet, nesting habits, and identification.

23-34 cm

1,297

Gray Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

Discover the Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia). Learn about its olive and yellow plumage, habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

1,164

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Discover the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata). Learn about this unique waterfowl's physical traits, habitat, diet, and interesting facts for bird enthusiasts.

66-84 cm

1,605

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Discover the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), a majestic white waterfowl. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

140-160 cm

2,058

White Orange

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Myrtle Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Discover the Myrtle Warbler (Setophaga coronata). Learn about this iconic perching bird, its distinct blue-grey plumage, yellow markings, and migration habits.

12-14 cm

1,181

Blue-grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

Discover the vibrant Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday). Learn about its distinct black hood, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

27-30 cm

1,280

Green Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Discover the Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.

11-12 cm

1,206

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Discover the Nazca Booby (Sula granti), a striking tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique breeding behavior, diet, and tips for successful sighting.

75-90 cm

1,272

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

Discover the elusive Nelson's Sparrow (Ammospiza nelsoni). Learn about this orange-toned perching bird's habitat, identification, diet, and nesting habits today.

11-13 cm

2,729

Orange Gray

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Neotropical Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

Discover the Neotropical Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, unique diet, and tips for birdwatching success.

60-70 cm

1,229

Black Brown

Seabirds

Least Concern
Nicaraguan Grackle

Quiscalus nicaraguensis

Discover the Nicaraguan Grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its iridescent black plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

25-30 cm

1,004

Black Iridescent

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

Discover the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata). Learn about its unique grey and purple plumage, upland habitat, and birdwatching tips.

34-39 cm

1,371

Grey Purple

Upland Ground Birds