Birds in Washington

Spring Birds in Washington

The most likely birds in Washington in spring are American Robin (64%), Song Sparrow (52%), and American Crow (51%). 173 species show up on at least 1 in 100 checklists.

Percent of complete checklists in Washington that reported the bird during these weeks, 2016–2025 (489,473 checklists). It shows how likely you are to list the bird, not how many there are. Methods.

Common this season

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Arriving

New in spring

White-crowned Sparrowfirst arrivals early April, peaks late April
American Goldfinchfirst arrivals mid April, peaks the second week of July
Black-headed Grosbeakfirst arrivals late April, peaks late May
Barn Swallowfirst arrivals early April, peaks the second week of August
Yellow-rumped Warblerfirst arrivals the second week of April, peaks late April
Violet-green Swallowfirst arrivals early March, peaks mid May
Swainson's Thrushfirst arrivals the second week of May, peaks late June
Cedar Waxwingfirst arrivals early May, peaks late June
Brown-headed Cowbirdfirst arrivals the second week of April, peaks mid May
Northern Yellow Warblerfirst arrivals late April, peaks late May
Pine Siskinfirst arrivals the second week of March, peaks the second week of April
Wilson's Warblerfirst arrivals mid April, peaks the second week of May

Leaving

Gone by the end of spring

White-crowned Sparrowmost gone by mid May
Buffleheadmost gone by late April
Canada Goosemost gone by mid May
Yellow-rumped Warblermost gone by the second week of May
Double-crested Cormorantmost gone by early April
American Wigeonmost gone by mid April
Golden-crowned Sparrowmost gone by early May
Pine Siskinmost gone by late May
Ruby-crowned Kingletmost gone by late April
Common Goldeneyemost gone by early April
Pacific Wrenmost gone by mid April
Horned Grebemost gone by mid April

Less common

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