Indiana, the Hoosier state, is home to many different species of birds. Some of these species live in Indiana all year, others are migratory and only spend the summer or winter in the state. In this article, we’re going to take a look at 26 of the most common backyard birds in Indiana and learn a little about each species.
After that I’ll give you some tips for how to attract them to your yard and mention a few birdwatching hotspots in Indiana as well as some great local birding organizations.
How many different species of wild birds are in Indiana?
It’s difficult to get an exact number on how many bird species are found in North America, the United States, or even in the state of Indiana. However, according to Wikipedia as of January 2022, there are at least 422 species of birds in the state of Indiana.
Most reputable sources believe there are between around 800 – 1100 species of birds in North America. For the purposes of this article we are just going to look at some of the species people frequently see in Indiana, especially in backyards.
26 common backyard birds in Indiana
Below we’ll look at 26 species of backyard birds in Indiana, including some migrants. These obviously aren’t all the species in the state, or even close to it, but they are some of the birds that are most likely to frequent backyards in Indiana. Let’s get to it!