From Bluebirds to Blue Jays: 29 Common New York Backyard Birds [PHOTOS]

New York is home to an incredible range of birds, in every color, shape, and size you can imagine. Our official state bird is the Eastern Bluebird, a title it's held since 1970.

According to the New York State Museum, New York supports more than 240 species that breed here each year, plus over 450 species that spend at least part of the year within our borders.

Spotting Common Everyday Birds in NY

Between errands, work, and everything else on the daily list, it's easy to walk right past the birds that share our yards, our porches, and our drive to work. They're just part of the scenery. But most of us haven't stopped in a long while to actually watch them, or learn a little about the creatures we live alongside every single day.

A Guide to 29 Popular New York Backyard Birds

That's what got us thinking about putting together a closer look at the birds of New York. Not all 240-plus species, since that would take a while, but 29 of the most common backyard birds you're likely to spot on any given day.

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It doesn't matter if you're out in the country, in a suburban neighborhood, or right in the middle of a city block. These are the birds most of us see without really seeing, and they deserve a little more attention than we usually give them.