From the Blue Ridge foothills to the Lowcountry marshes, South Carolina backyards are alive with song and color. Here are the birds you're most likely to see.
The South Carolina signature
Carolina Wren — The state bird: small, rusty, and astonishingly loud, with a ringing teakettle song.
The regulars
- Northern Cardinal — Brilliant red male, warm-tan female.
- Northern Mockingbird — Gray with white wing flashes; a tireless mimic.
- Painted Bunting — A summer jewel of the coastal plain.
- Blue Jay — Bold blue and white.
- Tufted Titmouse — Crested gray with big eyes.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird — A green blur at nectar feeders.
- Red-bellied Woodpecker — Barred back, red cap.
- Mourning Dove — Gentle gray-brown with a soft coo.
Bring the birds of South Carolina indoors
Our Backyard Birds of South Carolina 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.