Idaho Birding Resources

Idaho encompasses the western side of the continental divide of the Rocky Mountains. Rivers, mountains and farmland dominate the state’s landscape. Whichever part of this magnificent state you choose to discover, you’ll find spectacular scenery. The public lands are home to over 3,000 species of wildlife including mammals, reptiles, fish and birds, and a wide array of plants, some of which are threatened or endangered.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Idaho. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Idaho. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

You will need the free Flash player to view the guide.

Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Recent Bird Sightings

(208) 368-6096 Southwest

Birding Locations

Idaho State Bird - Mountain Bluebird

Idaho Birding Events

Eagle Watch Week
Usuallly in October
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Phone: 208-415-0114
Join volunteers and wildlife biologists at the Coeur d’Alene Lake - Wolf Lodge Bay wildlife viewing area to observe 30 - 60 bald eagles feeding on the lake’s spawned kokanee salmon. Attend staff presentations, learn from the eagle exhibits and watch hundreds of waterfowl.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Idaho, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Idaho birds is welcomed.

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