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Wild Birds by Region

Our beautiful country has many species of wild birds. Here are some examples of wild birds found in particular regions of the U.S. Remember, these species may be found in other regions, too, so keep your eyes open!

Choose a region from the list (below), or click on the map (right) to learn about some favorite feeder birds in that area.

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California

White-crowned Sparrow

The distinct black and white cap sets this sparrow apart from other "little brown birds." The White-throated Sparrow also has a striped crown but it also has a white throat. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Songbird Blend, Nyjer Seed, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Wild Bird Blend.

Western Scrub Jay

More slender with a relatively longer tail than the Steller's Jay, this bird's markings include a white throat and a gray back and ear patch. This is a common park and yard visitor. Diet includes: KAYTEE Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Songbird Blend, Birders' Blend, Cracked Corn, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free.

Steller's Jay

A member of the Corvidae family which includes magpies, crows and ravens, this dark-crested bird catches live food. Like other jays, this is an opportunist and will eat almost anything including live insects and the eggs of other birds. Diet includes: KAYTEE Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Songbird Blend, Birders' Blend, Cracked Corn, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free.

Spotted Towhee

Similar to the Eastern Towhee, only with spots on the wings, this bird has a distinct red eye and the head often looks slightly crested. Diet includes: KAYTEE Black Oil Sunflower, Wild Bird Food, Cherry Suet, Birders' Blend, Cracked Corn.

Song Sparrow

This friendly, attractive sparrow is very common around the country and you can hear its song throughout the winter. Both males and females look alike and have a central spot on the streaked breast to identify it. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Birders Blend, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Black Oil Sunflower, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free.

Red-wing Blackbird

With red epaulettes blazoning in the morning sunshine, the Red-wing Blackbird's call signals the arrival of spring as they return from Central America. The blackbird is strongly territorial as it woos females with its song. The females are rarely seen at feeders, but the reason for this behavior is not known.

Northern Flicker

Able to extend their tongues three inches beyond their bills, these woodpeckers are "ant eaters," spending most of their time foraging on the ground. Watch for the typical woodpecker flight of an up and down path. The flicker's diet is mostly insects, including ants. They eat termites, beetles, caterpillars, fruits, and berries. They willalso eat seeds and nuts. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Black Oil Sunflower, Nut & Fruit Blend, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free, Cracked Corn.

Mourning Dove

Named because of its seemingly sorrowful song, this is a common resident of backyard feeding stations, where it prefers feeding on the ground or from a platform feeder. During courtship, the male struts around the female, puffing up his body and cooing constantly. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Cracked Corn.

Lesser Goldfinch

Asmall, seed-eating finch of the Southwest,this birdcomes in two forms: a dark-backed one in Texas, and a greenish-backed one farther westward. These gregarious birds form flocks of up to 400 during the winter. Diet includes: KAYTEE Nyjer Seed, Wild Finch Blend, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Nut & Raisin Blend, Nut & Fruit Blend, Waste Free.

House Finch

A native western bird, this bird is very similar to the Purple Finch except with more distinct streaked flanks. Males have reddish foreheads, breasts and rumps. Females and juveniles are streaked grayish brown. All have brown-streaked bellies. Diet includes: KAYTEE Nyjer Seed, Wild Finch Blend, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Nut & Raisin Blend, Nut & Fruit Blend, Waste Free, Songbird Blend.