Alabama Birding
There’s a reason why birders flock to Alabama.
Here in Alabama, there are over 280 birding sites and eight birding trails to introduce you to over 425 species of birds — from rare and endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker to common backyard birds like the painted bunting. If you’re in the state during the spring and fall migrations, you can witness birds from all over North America. With so many perfect spots for bird-watching in Alabama, the only problem you’ll need to solve is where to head first!
There’s a reason why birders flock to Alabama.
Here in Alabama, there are over 280 birding sites and eight birding trails to introduce you to over 425 species of birds — from rare and endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker to common backyard birds like the painted bunting. If you’re in the state during the spring and fall migrations, you can witness birds from all over North America. With so many perfect spots for bird-watching in Alabama, the only problem you’ll need to solve is where to head first!
Soaring Through the Seasons
Find out when you’re most likely to see — and hear — your favorite native and migratory feathered friends in Alabama.
American Crow
American Goldfinch
American Robin
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
Barred Owl
Blue Jay
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
Brown Pelican
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Brown-Headed Nuthatch
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Cedar Waxwing
Chimney Swift
Common Grackle
Cooper's Hawk
Chipping Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Towhee
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Green Heron
Hooded Merganser
Hooded Warbler
House Finch
Indigo Bunting
Killdeer
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Magnolia Warbler
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Northern Cardinal
Northern Flicker
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Shoveler
Palm Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Purple Martin
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Red-Tailed Hawk
Red-Winged Blackbird
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Roseate Spoonbill
Ross's Goose
Royal Tern
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Sandhill Crane
Sandwich Tern
Savannah Sparrow
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Snowy Plover
Summer Tanager
Swallow-Tailed Kite
Tufted Titmouse
Turkey Vulture
White-Breasted Nuthatch
White-Throated Sparrow
Wild Turkey
Willet
Wood Duck
Wood Stork
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
Yellow-Rumped Warbler
Find an Alabama Birding Site
Alabama Birding Trails
Alabama is a birding paradise, with forests, mountains, meadows, swamps and beaches creating a plethora of avian habitats. From the majestic bald eagle to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker to the crowd-pleasing painted bunting, more than 400 species of birds grace the blue skies above Alabama.
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Bird Tales
While birdsong is beautiful, the stories of those who document and listen to it are just as inspiring and entertaining. Join these Alabama birders as they take you on an exciting journey through the stunning biodiverse, natural landscapes and birding trails in the state.
Sounds of Happy
Other Birding Resources
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn the basics of bird-watching or an experienced birder seeking out the best places to spot a specific species, these Alabama birding resources will help you find the information you need.
