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.

Maryland

	White-breasted Nuthatch Recognized for their characteristic upside-down stance, these birds have slightly up-curved bills to help them probe for insects and larvae while moving down the tree trunk. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food,Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Safflower Seed, Nut & Raisin Blend, Nut & Fruit Blend, Waste Free.
	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.
	Rose-breasted Grosbeak The male looks as if he was painted by a master artist, but the female is a drab olive-brown. Many bird enthusiasts never even imagine the two together. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Cardinal Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Safflower Seed, Nut & Raisin Blend, Songbird Blend, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free.
	Red-bellied Woodpecker Instead of looking for red on its belly, look for red on its head. The male has a red mohawk running from the beak to the neck, while the female has a red patch on the back of her head. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Black Oil Sunflower, Nut & Fruit Blend, Songbird Blend, Striped Sunflower Seed, Waste Free, Cracked Corn.
	Northern Cardinal Though frequently shy at the feeder, these popular birds have earned a lot of attention. They are the state bird of seven states‚ more than any other bird. Look for Northern Cardinals in inhabited areas such as backyards, parks, woodlots, and shrubby forest edges. Northern Cardinals nest in dense tangles of shrubs and vines.Cardinals don’t migrate and they don’t molt into a dull plumage, so they’re still breathtaking in winter’s snowy backyards. The oldest recorded Northern Cardinal was 15 years 9 months old. Diet includes: KAYTEE Wild Bird Food, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Cardinal Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Safflower Seed, Nut & Raisin Blend, Nut & Fruit Blend, Waste Free, Cracked Corn, Songbird Blend.
	Indigo Bunting The vivid blue of this member of the Finch family makes him an exciting and very colorful visitor to your yard. Females are plain brown with buff-colored streaks. Diet includes: KAYTEE Nyjer Seed, Wild Finch Blend, Supreme Wild Bird Food, Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Waste Free.
	Dark-eyed Junco This slate-colored bird has several races formerly known as species: Slate-colored, Oregon, White-winged and Gray-headed. These winter visitors to our feeders move north to Canada to nest in the coniferous forest. Juncos are part of the sparrow family and prefer feeding on the ground. Diet includes: KAYTEE Sunflower Hearts & Chips, Birders' Blend, Black Oil Sunflower, Nut & Raisin Blend, Nut &Berry Blend, Songbird Blend, Waste Free, Cardinal Blend.
	Baltimore Oriole These brightly colored fruit-eating birds are a favorite at feeders. The orioles' pendulum-shaped nests are woven works of art. The hanging nests are usually constructed at the tip of a slender branch, making it difficult for predators to reach the eggs inside. Orioles winter in Mexico, Central America and northern South America.