Birds of Utah

Utah has over 450 recorded bird species accepted by the Utah Bird Records Committee or UBRC. One may spot birds throughout the state, with special mention to the southwestern part, having some major birding sites like the Tonaquint Nature Center and Zion National Park.

The California gull has been Utah’s state bird since 1955.

Birds of Utah

Birds of Prey: American Kestrel, Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, California Condor, Cooper’s Hawk

Backyard Birds:

All-year-round: House Finch, Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Black-billed Magpie, Downy Woodpecker

Migratory Birds:

In Summer: Yellow-headed Blackbird, Bullock’s Oriole, Barn Swallow, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch

In Winter: American White Pelican, Song Sparrow, Marsh Wren, Red-winged Blackbird, White-crowned Sparrow

Water Birds: American Dipper, Eastern Spot-billed Duck, Northern Pintail, American White Pelican, Tundra Swan

Common Birds Identification by Color

Black Birds

  • European Starling
  • Red-winged Blackbird
  • Great-tailed Grackle
  • Brown-headed Cowbird
  • Great-tailed Grackle

Blue Birds

  • Western Bluebird
  • Mountain Bluebird
  • Blue Jay

Yellow Birds

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