South Carolina is home to a large variety of wild birds. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the more recognizable and well-known South Carolina birds, especially those that can be found in your own yard. Some of these species live in South Carolina all year long, others are migratory and are only part-time residents.
After that we’ll show you how to attract birds to your yard, and learn about some of the different types of bird feeders you can use to do so. We even mention a few birdwatching hotspots in South Carolina.
How many different species of wild birds are in South Carolina?
It’s difficult to get an exact number on how many bird species are found in the state of South Carolina because it fluctuates. However, according to Wikipedia, as of mid-2021, there were 446 species included on the official state list. This gives you an idea of the range.
For the purposes of this article though, we are just going to look at some of our favorite backyard species found in South Carolina.
26 of our favorite backyard birds in South Carolina
Below we’ll look at 26 species of backyard birds in South Carolina, some are year-round residents and some aren’t. These obviously aren’t all the species in the state, or even close to it, but they are some of the more notable and recognizable South Carolina backyard birds, many of which you can see at your bird feeders. Let’s get to it!