From the Ozarks to the Missouri River bottoms, the Show-Me State's backyards stay busy with birds year-round. Here are the ones you're most likely to see.
The Missouri signature
Eastern Bluebird — The state bird: a sky-blue back and rusty breast, a beloved sight on fence posts and nest boxes.
The regulars
- Northern Cardinal — Brilliant red male, warm-tan female.
- Blue Jay — Bold blue and white.
- Carolina Wren — Rusty and loud for its size.
- Tufted Titmouse — Crested gray with big eyes.
- American Goldfinch — Bright yellow in summer.
- Downy Woodpecker — Small black-and-white woodpecker.
- Mourning Dove — Gentle gray-brown with a soft coo.
- Red-bellied Woodpecker — Barred back, red cap.
Bring the birds of Missouri indoors
Our Backyard Birds of Missouri framed print gathers these species into one hand-illustrated field guide for your wall. See the full Shop by State collection. Made to order in the USA.