WNC Birds

Bird Inventory

This is a short list -- start your birding!

Name Habitat Food Conservation Status Backyard Tips  
Carolina Wren Open woodlands Insects Low concern Carolina Wrens visit suet-filled feeders during winter. View
Tufted Titmouse Forests Insects Low concern Tufted Titmouse are regulars at backyard bird feeders, especially in winter. They prefer sunflower seeds but will eat suet, peanuts, and other seeds as well. View
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Open woodlands Nectar Low concern You can attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to your backyard by setting up hummingbird feeders or by planting tubular flowers. View
Eastern Towhee Scrub Omnivore Low concern Eastern Towhees are likely to visit - or perhaps live in - your yard if you’ve got brushy, shrubby, or overgrown borders. View
Indigo Bunting Open woodlands Insects Low concern You can attract Indigo Buntings to your yard with feeders, particularly with small seeds such as thistle or nyjer. View