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Passerine birds known for their melodious songs

8 birds in this category

Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a flower
Least Concern

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

The most common hummingbird species in eastern North America.

7-9 cm
European Robin on a branch
Least Concern

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

A small, friendly songbird with a distinctive red breast.

12-14 cm
House Sparrow
Least Concern

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

A familiar bird found in close association with human settlements.

14-18 cm
Common Raven
Least Concern

Common Raven

Corvus corax

One of the most intelligent bird species.

54-67 cm
American Crow
Least Concern

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

A highly adaptable and intelligent corvid.

40-53 cm
Pileated Woodpecker on a tree
Least Concern

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

The largest woodpecker in most of North America.

40-49 cm
Northern Cardinal perched
FeaturedLeast Concern

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

A popular and easily recognized songbird.

21-23 cm
Blue Jay perched
Least Concern

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

A noisy, bold, and colorful jay.

22-30 cm
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