Learn to Identify 15 Common Backyard Birds of the Midwestern United States

Backyard bird watching can be a fun hobby for both birders and general nature lovers. Learning more about the identification and habits of the common backyard birds in your region can make the experience even more enriching. Here are 15 bird species you are likely to see if you feed wild birds in the Midwest.

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Blue Jay and Northern Cardinal in cover photo by N. Lewis (Public Domain)
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American Goldfinch in cover photo by Becky Matsubara (Public Domain)
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House Sparrow in cover image and slide by Mathias Appel (Public Domain, edited)

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