Range Maps

How to Read a Range Map
Description of color codes for range maps and how to read them appropriately to identify birds.

Using Range Maps to Identify Birds
Tips for using bird range maps to help find and identify different bird species.

American Goldfinch Range Map
North American bird range map for the American goldfinch, showing the species' overall territory divided into breeding, non-breeding and year-round ranges. Includes discussion of where to find American goldfinches.

American Robin Range Map
North American bird range map for the American robin, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find American robins.

Barn Owl Range Map
Barn owls are found worldwide, but where can you actually see them? This range map and sighting tips can help you add the barn owl to your life list.

Blue Jay Range Map
North American bird range map for the blue jay, showing the species' overall territory divided into breeding, non-breeding and year-round ranges. Includes discussion of where to find blue jays.

Bohemian Waxwing Range Map
North American bird range map for the bohemian waxwing, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find bohemian waxwings.

Chimney Swift Range Map
North American and South American bird range map for the chimney swift, showing the species' breeding and non-breeding territories and general migration range. Includes discussion of which habitats chimney swifts prefer inside that range.

Common Redpoll Range Map
Worldwide bird range map for the common redpoll, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find common redpolls.

Downy Woodpecker Range Map
North American bird range map for the downy woodpecker, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find downy woodpeckers and their preferred habitats.

Great Horned Owl Range Map
Great horned owls are found in widespread habitats, but where is their overall range? This range map highlights the great horned owls year-round range and discusses where to find these powerful predators.

House Finch Range Map
House finches are widespread in North America. See this range map to learn their distribution and what habitats they prefer, as well as how to attract them to your backyard.

House Sparrow Range Map
Worldwide bird range map for the house sparrow, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find house sparrows and their ongoing population changes.

Mallard Range Map
Worldwide bird range map for the mallard, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find mallard ducks.

Mourning Dove Range Map
Where in North America can you find mourning doves? This range map will help you locate these birds, and the habitat discussion and viewing tips can help you be sure to add this bird to your life list.

Northern Cardinal Range Map
North American bird range map for the northern cardinal, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find northern cardinals.

Northern Mockingbird Range Map
North American bird range map for the northern mockingbird, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find northern mockingbirds.

Painted Bunting Range Map
North American bird range map for the painted bunting, showing the species' breeding and non-breeding territories as well as vagrant sightings. Includes discussion of where to find painted buntings.

Pine Siskin Range Map
Pine siskins have a northern year-round range but can be found in many more areas in winter. Learn the pine siskin's different ranges and the habitats they prefer with this range map.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Range Map
North American bird range map for the ruby-throated hummingbird, showing the species' breeding and non-breeding territories as well as vagrant sightings and general migration range. Includes discussion of which habitats ruby-throated hummingbirds prefer.

Ruddy Duck Range Map
Where can you find ruddy ducks? This range map will tell you, including where these birds are year-round residents, summer breeders or winter guests. Includes tips for how to see ruddy ducks.

Sharp-Shinned Hawk Range Map
North American bird range map for the sharp-shinned hawk, showing the species' breeding, non-breeding, migration and year-round territories. Includes discussion of where to find sharp-shinned hawks.

Western Scrub-Jay Range Map
North American bird range map for the western scrub-jay, showing the species' overall territory. Includes discussion of where to find western scrub-jays.

Wild Turkey Range Map
Where do wild turkeys roam? This detailed range map shows the extent of the wild turkey's year-round range, including a discussion of this game bird's preferred habitats.