• Source: List of birds of Utah

      • This list of birds of Utah includes species documented in the U.S. state of Utah and accepted by the Utah Bird Records Committee (UBRC). As of July 2022, there were 469 species included in the official list. Of them, 119 are classed as accidental, 31 are classed as occasional, 59 are classed as rare, and 10 have been introduced to Utah or North America. Nine of the accidental species are also classed as provisional. An additional accidental/historical species has been added from another source.
      This list is presented in the taxonomic sequence of the Check-list of North and Middle American Birds, 7th edition through the 62nd Supplement, published by the American Ornithological Society (AOS). Common and scientific names are also those of the Check-list, except that the common names of families are from the Clements taxonomy because the AOS list does not include them.
      Unless otherwise noted, all species listed below are considered to occur regularly in Utah as permanent residents, summer or winter visitors, or migrants. These tags are used to annotate some species:

      (A) Accidental - "Not expected and out of normal range" per the UBRC
      (O) Occasional - "Not observed annually, but a few individuals may occur some years in appropriate habitat and season" per the UBRC
      (R) Rare - "Found infrequently but annually in very small numbers in appropriate habitat and season" per the UBRC
      (I) Introduced - species established in North America or directly in Utah solely as result of direct or indirect human action
      (P) Provisional - "Provisional species accepted on sight record(s) only" per the UBRC


      Ducks, geese, and waterfowl



      Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae
      The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Thirty-nine species have been recorded in Utah.


      New World quail


      Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae
      The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits. Three species have been recorded in Utah.

      Scaled quail, Callipepla squamata (A)
      California quail, Callipepla californica (I)
      Gambel's quail, Callipepla gambelii


      Pheasants, grouse, and allies


      Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae
      Phasianidae consists of the pheasants and their allies. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds or have been domesticated as a food source for humans. Ten species have been recorded in Utah.

      Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo (I)
      Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus
      Greater sage-grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus
      Gunnison sage-grouse, Centrocercus minimus (R)
      White-tailed ptarmigan, Lagopus leucurus (R)
      Dusky grouse, Dendragapus obscurus
      Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus
      Gray partridge, Perdix perdix (I)
      Ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)
      Chukar, Alectoris chukar (I)


      Grebes


      Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae
      Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. Six species have been recorded in Utah.

      Pied-billed grebe, Podilymbus podiceps
      Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus
      Red-necked grebe, Podiceps grisegena (A)
      Eared grebe, Podiceps nigricollis
      Western grebe, Aechmorphorus occidentalis
      Clark's grebe, Aechmorphorus clarkii


      Pigeons and doves


      Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae
      Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. Eight species have been recorded in Utah.

      Rock pigeon, Columba livia (I)
      Band-tailed pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata
      Eurasian collared-dove, Streptopelia decaocto (I)
      Inca dove, Columbina inca (R)
      Common ground dove, Columbina passerina (A)
      Ruddy ground dove, Columbina talpacoti (A)
      White-winged dove, Zenaida asiatica
      Mourning dove, Zenaida macroura


      Cuckoos


      Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae
      The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails, and strong legs. Three species have been recorded in Utah.

      Greater roadrunner, Geococcyx californianus
      Yellow-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus
      Black-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus (A)


      Nightjars and allies


      Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae
      Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically colored to resemble bark or leaves. Four species have been recorded in Utah.

      Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis
      Common nighthawk, Chordeiles minor
      Common poorwill, Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
      Mexican whip-poor-will, Antrostomus arizonae (A)


      Swifts


      Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae
      The swifts are small birds which spend the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have very long, swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang. Four species have been recorded in Utah.

      Black swift, Cypseloides niger
      Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica (A)
      Vaux's swift, Chaetura vauxi
      White-throated swift, Aeronautes saxatalis


      Hummingbirds


      Order: Apodiformes Family: Trochilidae
      Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. Eleven species have been recorded in Utah.

      Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (A)
      Rivoli's hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens (A)
      Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (A)
      Black-chinned hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri
      Anna's hummingbird, Calypte anna (R)
      Costa's hummingbird, Calypte costae
      Calliope hummingbird, Selasphorus calliope
      Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus
      Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (A)
      Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus
      Broad-billed hummingbird, Cynanthus latirostris (A)


      Rails, gallinules, and coots



      Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae
      Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. The most typical family members occupy dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs and long toes which are well adapted to soft uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and tend to be weak fliers. Five species have been recorded in Utah.

      Virginia rail, Rallus limicola
      Sora, Porzana carolina
      Common gallinule, Gallinula galeata (R)
      American coot, Fulica americana
      Purple gallinule, Porphyrio martinicus (A)


      Cranes


      Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae
      Cranes are large, long-legged, and long-necked birds. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Sandhill crane, Antigone canadensis
      Common crane, Grus grus (A)


      Stilts and avocets


      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae
      Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds which includes the avocets and stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Black-necked stilt, Himantopus mexicanus
      American avocet, Recurvirostra americana


      Plovers and lapwings



      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae
      The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short thick necks, and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water. Seven species have been recorded in Utah.

      Black-bellied plover, Pluvialis squatarola
      American golden-plover, Pluvialis dominica (R)
      Pacific golden-plover, Pluvialis fulva (A)
      Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus
      Semipalmated plover, Charadrius semipalmatus
      Snowy plover, Charadrius nivosus
      Mountain plover, Charadrius montanus


      Sandpipers and allies


      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae
      Scolopacidae is a large diverse family of small to medium-sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers, and phalaropes. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of legs and bills enable multiple species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. Thirty-four species have been recorded in Utah.


      Skuas and jaegers


      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Stercorariidae
      Skuas and jaegers are in general medium to large birds, typically with gray or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They have longish bills with hooked tips and webbed feet with sharp claws. They look like large dark gulls, but have a fleshy cere above the upper mandible. They are strong, acrobatic fliers. Three species have been recorded in Utah.

      Pomarine jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus (A)
      Parasitic jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus (A)
      Long-tailed jaeger, Stercorarius longicaudus (A)


      Auks, murres, and puffins


      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae
      The family Alcidae includes auks, murres, and puffins. These are short winged birds that live on the open sea and normally only come ashore for breeding. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Ancient murrelet, Synthliboarmphus antiquus (A)


      Gulls, terns, and skimmers



      Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae
      Laridae is a family of medium to large seabirds and includes gulls, terns, kittiwakes, and skimmers. They are typically gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. Twenty-four species have been recorded in Utah.


      Loons


      Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae
      Loons are aquatic birds the size of a large duck, to which they are unrelated. Their plumage is largely gray or black, and they have spear-shaped bills. Loons swim well and fly adequately, but are almost hopeless on land, because their legs are placed towards the rear of the body. Four species have been recorded in Utah.

      Red-throated loon, Gavia stellata (A)
      Pacific loon, Gavia pacifica (R)
      Common loon, Gavia immer
      Yellow-billed loon, Gavia adamsii (A)


      Storks


      Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ciconiidae
      Storks are large, heavy, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long stout bills and wide wingspans. They lack the powder down that other wading birds such as herons, spoonbills and ibises use to clean off fish slime. Storks lack a pharynx and are mute. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Wood stork, Mycteria americana (A)


      Frigatebirds


      Order: Suliformes Family: Fregatidae
      Frigatebirds are large seabirds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black, or black-and-white, with long wings and deeply forked tails. The males have colored inflatable throat pouches. They do not swim or walk and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan-to-body-weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Magnificent frigatebird, Fregata magnificens (A)


      Boobies and gannets


      Order: Suliformes Family: Sulidae
      The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium-large coastal seabirds that plunge-dive for fish. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Blue-footed booby, Sula nebouxii (A)


      Cormorants and shags


      Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae
      Cormorants are medium-to-large aquatic birds, usually with mainly dark plumage and areas of colored skin on the face. The bill is long, thin, and sharply hooked. Their feet are four-toed and webbed. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Double-crested cormorant, Nannopterum auritum
      Neotropic cormorant, Nannopterum brasilianum (R)


      Pelicans


      Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae
      Pelicans are very large water birds with a distinctive pouch under their beak. Like other birds in the order Pelecaniformes, they have four webbed toes. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      American white pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
      Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis (A)


      Herons, egrets, and bitterns


      Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae
      The family Ardeidae contains the herons, egrets, and bitterns. Herons and egrets are medium to large wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more secretive. Members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted, unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises, and spoonbills. Twelve species have been recorded in Utah.

      American bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus
      Least bittern, Ixobrychus exilis (O)
      Great blue heron, Ardea herodias
      Great egret, Ardea alba
      Snowy egret, Egretta thula
      Little blue heron, Egretta caerulea (A)
      Tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor (A)
      Reddish egret, Egretta rufescens (A)
      Cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis
      Green heron, Butorides virescens (O)
      Black-crowned night-heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
      Yellow-crowned night-heron, Nyctanassa violacea (A)


      Ibises and spoonbills


      Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae
      The family Threskiornithidae includes the ibises and spoonbills. They have long, broad wings. Their bodies tend to be elongated, the neck more so, with rather long legs. The bill is also long, decurved in the case of the ibises, straight and distinctively flattened in the spoonbills. Four species have been recorded in Utah.

      White ibis, Eudocimus albus (A)
      Glossy ibis, Plegadis falcinellus (O)
      White-faced ibis, Plegadis chihi
      Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja (A)


      New World vultures


      Order: Cathartiformes Family: Cathartidae
      The New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures, but superficially resemble them because of convergent evolution. Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers, however, unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense of smell with which they locate carcasses. Two
      species have been recorded in Utah.

      California condor, Gymnogyps californianus (R) (I)
      Turkey vulture, Cathartes aura


      Osprey


      Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae
      Pandionidae is a family of fish-eating birds of prey possessing a very large, powerful hooked beak for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. The family is monotypic.

      Osprey, Pandion haliaetus


      Hawks, eagles, and kites


      Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae
      Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey which includes hawks, eagles, kites, and harriers. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Seventeen species have been recorded in Utah.

      White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus (A)
      Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos
      Northern harrier, Circus hudsonius
      Sharp-shinned hawk, Accipiter striatus
      Cooper's hawk, Accipiter cooperii
      American goshawk, Accipiter atricapillus
      Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
      Mississippi kite, Ictinia mississippiensis (A) (P)
      Common black hawk, Buteogallus anthracinus (R)
      Gray hawk, Buteo plagiatus (A) (P)
      Red-shouldered hawk, Buteo lineatus (O)
      Broad-winged hawk, Buteo platypterus (R)
      Swainson's hawk, Buteo swainsoni
      Zone-tailed hawk, Buteo albonotatus (O)
      Red-tailed hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
      Rough-legged hawk, Buteo lagopus
      Ferruginous hawk, Buteo regalis


      Barn-owls


      Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae
      Barn-owls are medium to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons.

      American barn owl, Tyto furcata


      Owls


      Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae
      Typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. Thirteen species have been recorded in Utah.

      Flammulated owl, Psiloscops flammeolus
      Western screech-owl, Megascops kennicottii
      Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus
      Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus (A)
      Northern pygmy-owl, Glaucidium gnoma
      Elf owl, Micrathene whitneyi (A) (P)
      Burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia
      Spotted owl, Strix occidentalis (R)
      Great gray owl, Strix nebulosa (A)
      Long-eared owl, Asio otus
      Short-eared owl, Asio flammeus
      Boreal owl, Aegolius funereus (O)
      Northern saw-whet owl, Aegolius acadicus (R)


      Kingfishers


      Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae
      Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Belted kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon


      Woodpeckers


      Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae
      Woodpeckers are small to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails, and long tongues used for capturing insects. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks. Thirteen species have been recorded in Utah.

      Lewis's woodpecker, Melanerpes lewis
      Red-headed woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus (A)
      Acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus (R)
      Williamson's sapsucker, Sphyrapicus thyroideus
      Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius (O)
      Red-naped sapsucker, Sphyrapicus nuchalis
      Red-breasted sapsucker, Sphyrapicus ruber (O)
      American three-toed woodpecker, Picoides dorsalis (R)
      Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens
      Ladder-backed woodpecker, Dryobates scalaris
      Hairy woodpecker, Dryobates villosus
      Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
      Gilded flicker, Colaptes chrysoides (A)


      Falcons and caracaras


      Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae
      Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey, notably the falcons and caracaras. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their talons. Five species have been recorded in Utah.

      American kestrel, Falco sparverius
      Merlin, Falco columbarius
      Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus (A)
      Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus
      Prairie falcon, Falco mexicanus


      New World and African parrots


      Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae
      Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly colored, and some are multi-colored. In size they range from 8 cm (3.1 in) to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length. Most of the more than 150 species in this family are found in the New World.

      Thick-billed parrot, Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha (accidental/historical)


      Tyrant flycatchers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae
      Tyrant flycatchers are Passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust and have stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, are rather plain. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. Twenty-three species have been recorded in Utah.


      Vireos, shrike-babblers, and erpornis


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae
      The vireos are a group of small to medium-sized passerine birds. They are typically greenish in color and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. Ten species have been recorded in Utah.

      White-eyed vireo, Vireo griseus (A)
      Bell's vireo, Vireo bellii
      Gray vireo, Vireo vicinior
      Yellow-throated vireo, Vireo flavifrons (A)
      Cassin's vireo, Vireo cassinii
      Blue-headed vireo, Vireo solitarius (A)
      Plumbeous vireo, Vireo plumbeus
      Philadelphia vireo, Vireo philadelphicus (A)
      Warbling vireo, Vireo gilvus
      Red-eyed vireo, Vireo olivaceus (O)


      Shrikes


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae
      Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A shrike's beak is hooked, like that of a typical bird of prey. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Loggerhead shrike, Lanius ludovicianus
      Northern shrike, Lanius borealis (R)


      Crows, jays, and magpies


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae
      The family Corvidae includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size among the Passeriformes, and some of the larger species show high levels of intelligence. Nine species have been recorded in Utah.

      Canada jay, Perisoreus canadensis
      Pinyon jay, Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
      Steller's jay, Cyanocitta stelleri
      Blue jay, Cyanocitta cristata (O)
      Woodhouse's scrub-jay, Aphelocoma woodhouseii
      Clark's nutcracker, Nucifraga columbiana
      Black-billed magpie, Pica hudsonia
      American crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos
      Common raven, Corvus corax


      Penduline-tits


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae
      The penduline-tits are a family of small passerine birds, related to the true tits. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Verdin, Auriparus flaviceps


      Tits, chickadees, and titmice


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae
      The Paridae are mainly small stocky woodland species with short stout bills. Some have crests. They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. Three species have been recorded in Utah.

      Black-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapilla
      Mountain chickadee, Poecile gambeli
      Juniper titmouse, Baeolophus ridgwayi


      Larks


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae
      Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Horned lark, Eremophila alpestris


      Swallows


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae
      The family Hirundinidae is adapted to aerial feeding. They have a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings, and a short bill with a wide gape. The feet are adapted to perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. Seven species have been recorded in Utah.

      Bank swallow, Riparia riparia
      Tree swallow, Tachycineta bicolor
      Violet-green swallow, Tachycineta thalassina
      Northern rough-winged swallow, Stelgidopteryx serripennis
      Purple martin, Progne subis (R)
      Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica
      Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota


      Long-tailed tits


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Aegithalidae
      Long-tailed tits are a group of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They make woven bag nests in trees. Most eat a mixed diet which includes insects. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Bushtit, Psaltriparus minimus


      Kinglets


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae
      The kinglets are a small family of birds which resemble the titmice. They are very small insectivorous birds. The adults have colored crowns, giving rise to their names. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Ruby-crowned kinglet, Corthylio calendula
      Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa


      Waxwings


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae
      The waxwings are a group of passerine birds with soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. In the Bohemian and cedar waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Bohemian waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus (R)
      Cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum


      Silky-flycatchers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Ptiliogonatidae
      The silky-flycatchers are a small family of passerine birds which occur mainly in Central America, although the range of one species extends to central California. They are related to waxwings and like that group, have soft silky plumage, usually gray or pale-yellow. They have small crests. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Phainopepla, Phainopepla nitens


      Nuthatches


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae
      Nuthatches are small woodland birds. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet. Three species have been recorded in Utah.

      Red-breasted nuthatch, Sitta canadensis
      White-breasted nuthatch, Sitta carolinensis
      Pygmy nuthatch, Sitta pygmaea


      Treecreepers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae
      Treecreepers are small woodland birds, brown above and white below. They have thin pointed down-curved bills, which they use to extricate insects from bark. They have stiff tail feathers, like woodpeckers, which they use to support themselves on vertical trees. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      Brown creeper, Certhia americana


      Gnatcatchers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae
      These dainty birds resemble Old World warblers in their structure and habits, moving restlessly through the foliage seeking insects. The gnatcatchers are mainly soft bluish gray in color and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. Many species have distinctive black head patterns (especially males) and long, regularly cocked, black-and-white tails. Two species have been recorded in Utah.

      Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea
      Black-tailed gnatcatcher, Polioptila melanura


      Wrens


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae
      Wrens are small and inconspicuous birds, except for their loud songs. They have short wings and thin down-turned bills. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. Eight species have been recorded in Utah.

      Rock wren, Salpinctes obsoletus
      Canyon wren, Catherpes mexicanus
      House wren, Troglodytes aedon
      Pacific wren, Troglodytes pacificus
      Winter wren, Troglodytes hiemalis (A)
      Marsh wren, Cistothorus palustris
      Bewick's wren, Thryomanes bewickii
      Cactus wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus


      Mockingbirds and thrashers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae
      The mimids are a family of passerine birds which includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance. Eight species have been recorded in Utah.

      Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
      Curve-billed thrasher, Toxostoma curvirostre (A)
      Brown thrasher, Toxostoma rufum (O)
      Bendire's thrasher, Toxostoma bendirei (R)
      LeConte's thrasher, Toxostoma lecontei (A)
      Crissal thrasher, Toxostoma crissale
      Sage thrasher, Oreoscoptes montanus
      Northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos


      Starlings


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae
      Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. They are medium-sized passerines with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      European starling, Sturnus vulgaris (I)


      Dippers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Cinclidae
      Dippers are small, stout, birds that feed in cold, fast moving streams. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      American dipper, Cinclus mexicanus


      Thrushes and allies


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae
      The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs. Eleven species have been recorded in Utah.

      Eastern bluebird, Sialia sialis (A)
      Western bluebird, Sialia mexicana
      Mountain bluebird, Sialia currucoides
      Townsend's solitaire, Myadestes townsendi
      Veery, Catharus fuscescens (A)
      Swainson's thrush, Catharus ustulatus
      Hermit thrush, Catharus guttatus
      Wood thrush, Hylocichla mustelina (A)
      Rufous-backed robin, Turdus rufopalliatus (A)
      American robin, Turdus migratorius
      Varied thrush, Ixoreus naevius (O)


      Old World sparrows


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae
      Old World sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small plump brownish or grayish birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed eaters, but they also consume small insects. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      House sparrow, Passer domesticus (I)


      Wagtails and pipits


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae
      Motacillidae is a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the wagtails, longclaws, and pipits. They are slender ground-feeding insectivores of open country. One species has been recorded in Utah.

      American pipit, Anthus rubescens


      Finches, euphonias, and allies


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae
      Finches are seed-eating passerine birds that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have twelve tail feathers and nine primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. Seventeen species have been recorded in Utah.

      Brambling, Fringilla montifringilla (A)
      Evening grosbeak, Coccothraustes vespertinus (R)
      Pine grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator
      Gray-crowned rosy-finch, Leucosticte tephrocotis
      Black rosy-finch, Leucosticte atrata
      Brown-capped rosy-finch, Leucosticte australis (A)
      House finch, Haemorhous mexicanus
      Purple finch, Haemorhous purpureus (A)
      Cassin's finch, Haemorhous cassinii
      Common redpoll, Acanthis flammea (R)
      Hoary redpoll, Acanthis hornemanni (A)
      Red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra
      White-winged crossbill, Loxia leucoptera (O)
      Pine siskin, Spinus pinus
      Lesser goldfinch, Spinus psaltria
      Lawrence's goldfinch, Spinus lawrencei (A)
      American goldfinch, Spinus tristis


      Longspurs and snow buntings


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Calcariidae
      The Calcariidae are a group of passerine birds that were traditionally grouped with the New World sparrows, but differ in a number of respects and are usually found in open grassy areas. Four species have been recorded in Utah.

      Lapland longspur, Calcarius lapponicus (R)
      Chestnut-collared longspur, Calcarius ornatus (A)
      Thick-billed longspur, Rhynchophanes mccownii (A)
      Snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis (R)


      New World sparrows


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae
      Until 2017, these species were considered part of the family Emberizidae. Most of the species are known as sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many of these have distinctive head patterns. Thirty-two species have been recorded in Utah.


      Yellow-breasted chat


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteriidae
      This species was historically placed in the wood-warblers (Parulidae) but nonetheless most authorities were unsure if it belonged there. It was placed in its own family in 2017.

      Yellow-breasted chat, Icteria virens


      Troupials and allies


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae
      The icterids are a group of small to medium-sized, often colorful passerine birds restricted to the New World and include the grackles, New World blackbirds, and New World orioles. Most species have black as a predominant plumage color, often enlivened by yellow, orange, or red. Sixteen species have been recorded in Utah.

      Yellow-headed blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
      Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus (R)
      Western meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta
      Orchard oriole, Icterus spurius (A)
      Hooded oriole, Icterus cucullatus
      Streak-backed oriole, Icterus pustulatus (A)
      Bullock's oriole, Icterus bullockii
      Baltimore oriole, Icterus galbula (A)
      Scott's oriole, Icterus parisorum
      Red-winged blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
      Bronzed cowbird, Molothrus aeneus (A)
      Brown-headed cowbird, Molothrus ater
      Rusty blackbird, Euphagus carolinus (A)
      Brewer's blackbird, Euphagus cyanocephalus
      Common grackle, Quiscalus quiscula (R)
      Great-tailed grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus


      New World warblers


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae
      The wood-warblers are a group of small often colorful passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some like the ovenbird and the two waterthrushes, are more terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. Forty-one species have been recorded in Utah.


      Cardinals and allies


      Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae
      The cardinals are a family of robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. Twelve species have been recorded in Utah.

      Summer tanager, Piranga rubra
      Scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea (A)
      Western tanager, Piranga ludoviciana
      Northern cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis (A)
      Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinalis sinuatus (A)
      Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus (O)
      Black-headed grosbeak, Pheucticus melanocephalus
      Blue grosbeak, Passerina caerulea
      Lazuli bunting, Passerina amoena
      Indigo bunting, Passerina cyanea (R)
      Painted bunting, Passerina ciris (A)
      Dickcissel, Spiza americana (A)


      See also


      List of birds
      Lists of birds by region
      List of North American birds


      Notes




      References




      External links


      Utah Ornithological Society

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