Oklahoma, in the wild
Birds of Oklahoma: the complete species guide to every bird, butterfly, and dragonfly here
212 birds call this forest home. Real photographs, real forest.
About this site
Birds of Oklahoma: a species field guide
This birds of Oklahoma guide documents all 360 bird, butterfly, dragonfly, and damselfly species recorded in the state — 212 Oklahoma birds, 76 Oklahoma butterflies, and 72 dragonflies and damselflies, each with its own profile covering habitat, size, lifespan, and diet. It's built from real photographs and field observation, not a generic checklist assembled from stock images.
Oklahoma sits at a genuine crossroads for wildlife: shortgrass and mixed-grass prairie in the west give way to tallgrass prairie in the north-central part of the state, granite mountains in the southwest, and pine-hardwood forest and wetlands in the southeast — which is a large part of why the state's bird checklist alone runs past 200 species. Whether you're trying to identify something that just landed at your feeder, planning a birdwatching trip to a specific habitat, or just curious what's flying past, the species database and the habitat map are the fastest way into this birds of Oklahoma guide. The four guides below add practical, field-tested detail on top of the species database itself — identification, photography, feeding, and nest boxes.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many bird species are documented in Oklahoma on this site?
All 212 bird species recorded in the state are documented here, from backyard regulars like the Northern Cardinal and American Robin to specialties such as the Burrowing Owl, Mississippi Kite, and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher — Oklahoma's state bird. Every entry covers habitat, size, lifespan, and diet.
Does the site cover Oklahoma butterflies and dragonflies too?
Yes — 76 butterfly species and 72 dragonfly and damselfly species, each with its own profile. Every butterfly, dragonfly, and damselfly on this site is a creature of daylight; only a small number of birds (7) are genuinely nocturnal.
Where are the best places to go birdwatching in Oklahoma?
The habitat map documents real birding hotspots across the state — shortgrass plains and mesa country in the Panhandle, tallgrass prairie in the north-central region, granite mountains in the southwest, and pine-hardwood forest and wetlands in the southeast. Each hotspot lists the birds, butterflies, and dragonflies genuinely associated with that habitat type.
How do I identify a bird I don’t recognize?
Start with four questions: size compared to something familiar, location and season, specific field marks (bill shape, wing bars, tail shape), and behavior (how it moves, feeds, and perches). The identification guide walks through each step, and the species database can be searched or filtered by habitat once you’ve narrowed things down.
Are these real photographs, or stock/generic images?
Real photographs and field observation, not a generic checklist or stock photography. Species profiles are written from documented habitat, size, lifespan, and diet data specific to each bird, butterfly, or dragonfly — not templated copy repeated across entries.
How can I attract more birds to my own yard?
The right mix of seed, suet, and water draws a surprising range of species to even a small Oklahoma backyard — black-oil sunflower seed alone brings in cardinals, chickadees, titmice, and woodpeckers. The feeding guide covers what to offer and when, and the bluebird guide covers nest box dimensions and placement if you want to go a step further and host a nesting pair.
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