Most commonly observed introduced birds documented using iNaturalist by US state
31 states reported House Sparrow, Passer domesticus, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
8 states reported House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
4 states reported Rock Pigeon, Columba livia, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
3 states reported European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
2 states reported Muscovy Duck, Cairina moschata, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
1 state reported Mute Swan, Cygnus olor, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
1 state reported Red-crested Cardinal, Paroaria coronata, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
1 state reported Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
1 state reported Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, as the most commonly observed introduced bird
Top 10 most commonly observed birds in the US (reported on iNaturalist)
Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
American Robin, Turdus migratorius - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Canada Goose, Branta canadensis - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Great Egret, Ardea alba - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos - Native to the US (but may be considered introduced in some states)
(last updated November 2023)