Washington, D.C.

Birds in Washington, D.C.

When the state's notable birds are present through the year, with arrival and departure timing.

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Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Cooper's Hawk Astur cooperii
American Robin Turdus migratorius
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula
Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata
Wood Duck Aix sponsa
Dark-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis
Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias
Pileated Woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus

The complete Birds of Washington, D.C.

A complete birding reference for the state — every notable species, when it's present, and how to find it.

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