In addition to native bird species, introduced species, accidentals and birds that are currently expanding their ranges have been included here. Only one photo is shown for each species—as plumages vary between males and females, between young and adults, between seasons, see All About Birds for precise bird identification.

Swans, ducks, geese | Pheasants, grouse, quail, turkey | Loons, grebes | Pelicans, cormorants | Bitterns, herons, egrets | Raptors | Rails, coots, cranes | Shorebirds | Gulls, Terns | Murres, auklets, puffins | Doves, pigeons | Owls | Nighthawks, swifts | Hummingbirds | Kingfishers, woodpeckers | Flycatchers, larks | Vireos, shrike | Crows, jays, magpies | Swallows, martin | Chickadees, nuthatches | Wrens, kinglets | Bluebirds, thrushes | Pipits, waxwings | Warblers | Starlings | Tanagers | Towhee, sparrows, buntings | Blackbirds, grackles, orioles | Finches, grosbeak, house sparrow

Chukar adults - ODFW Photo by Kathy Munsel-

Chukar Alectoris chukar

The chukar was introduced to North America between 1930 and 1970.

Gray Partridge - Wikipedia-

Gray Partridge Perdix perdix

The gray partridge was introduced to North America as early as 1790.

Ring-necked Pheasant male - Photo by Greg Gillson-

Ring-necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus

The ring-necked pheasant is an introduced species.

Mountain Quail adult - Photo by Greg Gillson-

Mountain quail are the largest of 6 species of quail found in North America, and the only quail native to the entire state of Oregon. Males and females look alike with both being characterized by chestnut-colored throats, chestnut-colored barring on the flanks, and a long straight plume on the head. These quail are still found in every county in Oregon, and remain abundant west of the Cascades. East of the Cascades the distribution of mountain quail has recently expanded after decades of range contraction.*

California (Valley) Quail adult -Photo by Greg Gillson-

California quail, also known as Valley quail, historically inhabited only Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lake counties in Oregon. However, transplants of these birds beginning in the late 1800's have resulted in a statewide distribution. Male and female California quail have different plumage, but both have a feathered plume that droops forward and a scaled pattern to their bellies. Males have a black throat patch trimmed by white (pictured), while the female has a mottled gray face pattern.

California quail occupy a wide variety of habitats, are often associated with agricultural activities, and tolerant of human activities. When the proper food, cover and water is available, these quail can even be abundant in suburban areas. Because of these factors, California quail are the most familiar and frequently observed quail in Oregon.