Perching Birds
These birds have strong feet and gripping toes to perch. Sometimes called “songbirds”, most of this group sings to establish territory or attract mates. This is a diverse group of birds. Look below to discover which ones you might find at the refuge.
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Flycatchers
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Crows, Ravens and Jays
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Horned Lark
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Swallows
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Chickadees, Nuthatches, Creepers and Kinglets
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Wrens
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Thrushes
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Waxwings
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Vireos and Warblers
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Tanagers
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Towhees and Sparrows
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Blackbirds and Meadowlarks
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Finches
Page Photo Credits – Song sparrow - ©Rollin Bannow, Western kingbird - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Common raven - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Streaked horned lark - NPS, Barn swallow - © Rollin Bannow, Chestnut-backed chickadee - © Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Bewick's wren - © Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Varied thrush - ©Minette Layne, Cedar waxwing - © Rollin Bannow, Yellow-rumped warbler - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Western tanager - ©Rollin Bannow, Golden-crowned sparrow - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Black-headed grosbeak - © Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Brewer's blackbird female - © Dr. Madeline Kalbach
, American goldfinch - © Rollin Bannow
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2014