Mississippi is home a wide variety of wild birds. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the more well-known Mississippi birds, especially those that can be commonly seen in backyards. Some of these species live in Mississippi all year long, others are migratory and are only part-time residents.
How many different species of wild birds are in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi. However, according to the Wikipedia as of March 2018, there were 426 species included on the official state list.
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 our favorite backyard species found in Mississippi.
27 backyard birds in Mississippi
These aren’t all the species in the state, but they are some of the more notable and recognizable Mississippi backyard birds, many of which you can see at your bird feeders.
After the list I’ll mention a few birdwatching hotspots and birding organizations in Mississippi.