Oklahoma is home to a variety of wild birds. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most recognizable and well-known Oklahoma birds, especially those that can be found close to home. Some of these species live in Oklahoma all year long, others are only migratory/part-time residents.
After the list of birds we’ll show you how to attract some of them to your yard, the 10 different types of bird feeders you can use to do so, and mention a few birdwatching hotspots and birding organizations in Oklahoma.
How many different species of wild birds live in Oklahoma?
It’s difficult to get an exact number of how many bird species are found in North America or the United States, much less a specific state like Oklahoma. However, according to the Oklahoma Ornithological Society, as of May 2022, there were 488 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 Oklahoma.
24 backyard birds in Oklahoma
These obviously aren’t all the species in the state, but they are some of the more notable and recognizable Oklahoma backyard birds, many of which you can see at your bird feeders.