Common Birds: Identifying Birds by Color

The first thing most people notice about a bird is the color, so I've provided a very basic color-coded guide to some of the more common birds you're likely to see.

These bird-by-color guides are good place to start when trying to identify a bird you see at your feeder or in your yard.  These aren't' all-inclusive bird lists, but just some of the birds that you might see and that are pretty easy to identify. 

Once you know some of the more common birds, you'll want to get yourself a good bird identification guide and expand your knowledge.  But for now, here are some common birds listed by their primary colors.

Common Birds by Color

Common Black Birds

Common Black and White or Gray and White Birds

Common Brown Birds

Common Blue Birds

Common Red Birds

Common Yellow Birds

 

Bird ID Books With Birds Organized by Color:

Unlike many birds guides which organize birds by classification (thrushes, mimids, wrens, etc), the Audubon Society bird guides group all "perching birds" by color. This is very helpful, since a bird's color is the first thing most people notice. The Aububon Society guides are available in Eastern and Western region editions.

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region

 This guide covers birds found east of the Rocky Mountains. Birds are groups into general, easy to understand, categories such as duck-like birds, hawk-like birds, and perching birds.

The perching birds section is convenietly organized by bird color. Includes photos plus bird description, voice, habitat, and range.

Purchase at Amazon.com

 

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Western Region

 This guide covers birds found west of the Rocky Mountains. Birds are groups into general, easy to understand, categories such as duck-like birds, hawk-like birds, and perching birds.

The perching birds section is convenietly organized by bird color. Includes photos plus bird description, voice, habitat, and range.

Purchase at Amazon.com