This article tells you what As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Many types of seeds, berries, nuts in larger hopper or tray feeders. Color: Males are brown and gray with a black mask. They move into southern Canada in summer. Are most of the records for breeding males or perhaps dull-looking immatures? They can quickly empty your feeder! As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Color: Blue above, white below. That way, for unusual birds, I can see the plumage. Habitat, range & behavior: They are found in agricultural areas, woodland edges, city parks and lawns. They are year-round residents throughout Ohio. Often seen perched on wires, fences. European starlings, also known as common starlings and mynas, are an Asian bird species (Sturnus vulgaris) that has become extremely common in the US. Size: Very small at about 5 inches from bill tip to tail tip. Common Grackle (38%)9. Identification: Size: The size of a House Finch or Dark-eyed Junco. Other hotspots are very rarely visited by birders. You can learn more about what birds are in your own backyard using some easy and helpful features of eBird. This familiar bird is a resident in the northern half of the United States and a winter visitor in the southern half. Barn Swallow (32%)12. At your hopper or tray feeder they like black oil sunflower seeds and suet. A common and well-known bird in the eastern half of the United States. Between a Starling and American Robin in size. This is one of the most common and popular backyard birds in the eastern half of the United States. American Crow (31%)15. Shape: Chunkier than native North American sparrows with large head, barrel chest, short neck, medium tail, short legs. Crawls over tree branches and head-first down tree trunks searching for insects. The Carolina Chickadee is the 3rd most common backyard bird in Columbus (actually, all of Franklin County) at 53% frequency. You may find that you wish to see birds in other places. Size: About 12 inches long from bill tip to tail tip. Bird books for each individual state in the US, 34 of the most common birds in the United States (with photos), Best budget birding binoculars: Celestron Nature DX ED, Hummingbird season: When to put up & take down your feeders. The Carolina Wren at 29% frequency is slightly more regular in Franklin County than in the state of Ohio as a whole. Smaller than a Northern Flicker. To see all of them you can go to the map. Bill: Long, chisel-shaped. 17 kinds with photos! Would you please leave a comment to let me know what you thought and how I can make this resource better for you?--Greg--Legal DisclosureAs an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. 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