Oklahoma Birding Resources

Approximate in the longitudinal center of interior North America, Oklahoma bridges the eastern and western United States. The state reaches from the moist pine and hardwood forests of the Ouachita and Ozark mountains to the arid shortgrass prairies and piñon pine-juniper mesas. The resulting diversity of weather and vegetation allows for the occurrence of a wide variety of birds. With more than 215 bird species recorded as having nested within its borders and a total of more than 455 species cataloged as having occurred within Oklahoma.

The Nifty Fifty

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

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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

Oklahoma Ornithological Society
Oklahoma Official Checklist

Recent Bird Sightings

Oklahoma City Report

Birding Locations

Lake Murray State Park

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge

Oklahoma State Bird - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Oklahoma Birding Events

Eagle Watch
Annually in January
Jet, Oklahoma

Phone: 580-626-4794
E-mail: fw2_rw_saltplains@fws.gov

Get a close-up look at the majestic Bald Eagle! Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is a winter home for both the bald and the golden eagles. Learn about them and get a chance to see them as they come in to roost.

Crystal Festival and Celebration of Birds
Last weekend in April
Cherokee, Oklahoma
Phone: 580-596-3053
E-mail: fw2_rw_saltplains@fws.gov

Great family fun - Dig for Selenite Crystals, Watch the Birds, Enjoy a Play and Shop. Be a part of the Annual Birding and Crystal Festival at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge! Most of the festival events occur on the refuge, but many events are held off the refuge, either at the Byron Fish Hatchery Watchable Wildlife Area or the Great Salt Plains State Park.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma birds is welcomed.

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