From the North Woods to Lake Michigan, Wisconsin backyards welcome a friendly mix of birds in every season. Here are the ones you're most likely to meet.
The Wisconsin signature
American Robin — The state bird: orange-breasted and the classic first sign of spring.
The regulars
- Northern Cardinal — Brilliant red male, warm-tan female.
- Black-capped Chickadee — Tiny, tame, and acrobatic.
- Blue Jay — Bold blue and white.
- American Goldfinch — Bright yellow in summer.
- White-breasted Nuthatch — Climbs headfirst down trunks.
- Downy Woodpecker — Small black-and-white woodpecker.
- Tufted Titmouse — Crested gray with big eyes.
- Mourning Dove — Gentle gray-brown with a soft coo.
Bring the birds of Wisconsin indoors
Our Backyard Birds of Wisconsin 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.