Across Ohio's farmland, forests, and suburbs, a classic Midwestern mix of birds visits feeders all year. Here are the ones you're most likely to see.
The Ohio signature
Northern Cardinal — The state bird: the male a brilliant red, the female warm tan with red accents.
The regulars
- Blue Jay — Bold blue and white, loud and clever.
- American Robin — Orange-breasted herald of spring.
- Black-capped Chickadee — Tiny, with a cheerful chick-a-dee call.
- Tufted Titmouse — Crested gray with big eyes.
- Downy Woodpecker — Small black-and-white, common at suet.
- American Goldfinch — Bright yellow in summer.
- Eastern Bluebird — Sky-blue back, rusty breast.
- Mourning Dove — Gentle gray-brown with a soft coo.
Bring the birds of Ohio indoors
Our Backyard Birds of Ohio framed print gathers these species into one hand-illustrated field guide for your wall. See the full Shop by State collection, or read our field guide series. Made to order in the USA.