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America's most searched-for birds and where to spot them
Uncover America's most popular birds ranked by national curiosity, paired with the premier national parks, coastal reserves, and wildlife refuges where you can witness them in the wild.
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America's most searched-for birds and where to spot them 
16. Common LoonKnown for its haunting wilderness calls and striking checkerboard summer plumage. 
15. Painted BuntingOften called North America's most visually spectacular, kaleidoscope-colored songbird. 
14. Baltimore OrioleA brilliant flame-orange canopy singer celebrated for its pendulous woven nests. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Pileated WoodpeckerAmerica's largest surviving woodpecker, equipped with a flaming red crest. 
12. Great Blue HeronA statuesque wading master with knife-like precision along American waterways. 
11. OspreyThe premier fish-hunting raptor capable of plunging feet-first into choppy waters. 
10. Barn OwlA ghost-like nocturnal raptor sporting a distinctive heart-shaped facial disk. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. California CondorNorth America's largest land bird, brandishing a massive 9.5-foot wingspan. 
8. Red Tailed HawkThe quintessential highway sentry whose raspy scream defines cinema raptors. 
7. Ruby Throated HummingbirdA glittering aerial dynamo whose wings beat an astounding 53 times per second. 
6. Peregrine FalconThe fastest creature in the animal kingdom, clocking dive speeds over 240 mph. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Snowy OwlA magnetic Arctic voyager whose winter irruptions draw thousands of seekers. 
4. American RobinThe cheerful herald of spring and America's most recognizable backyard thrush. 
3. Blue JayA bold, cerulean-crested forest mimic famed for remarkable intelligence. 
2. Northern CardinalThe fiery scarlet songbird chosen as the state bird of seven U.S. states. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
1. Bald EagleThe undisputed national symbol and America's #1 most searched bird in 26 states. - Advertisement
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