Wisconsin is home to many different species of birds. Some of these species live in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin and learn a little about each species. After that we’ll mention a few birdwatching hotspots in Wisconsin and some great local birding organizations.
How many different species of wild birds are in Wisconsin?
It’s difficult to get an exact number of how many bird species are found in North America, the United States, or even in the state of Wisconsin. However, according to the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology there have been at least 441 species of birds seen in the state of Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin, especially in backyards.
26 common backyard birds in Wisconsin
These 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 Wisconsin.