Top 12 Birds That Spend Their Winters in Ohio

White-throated Sparrows:White-throated sparrows have a long range. You can find them as north as Canada, and as south as Florida in the United States and parts of Mexico. 

Tundra Swans:Tundra swans are great parents. They lay around five eggs at the same time and both parents care for their children 60 to 70 days after they hatch. 

Tufted Titmice:The tufted titmouse is another common bird in Ohio. They frequently visit bird feeders, but can also be found in public parks and deciduous forests.

Snowy Owls:Snowy owls are gorgeous animals. These magical birds are fluffy, with feather-covered feet. They are excellent hunters that consume a variety of rodents. 

Red-bellied Woodpeckers:Red-bellied woodpeckers are 9 to 10.5 inches long, with a wingspan of up to 18 inches. They may also weigh as much as 3.2 ounces.

Northern Cardinals:Northern cardinals are stunning birds. Male northern cardinals are easy to identify by their vibrant and bright red plumage. Fun fact, the cardinal is the state bird of Ohio.

Great Horned Owls:They are native to the Americas and are sometimes called hoot owls. On average, great horned owls are 22 inches long with a wingspan of up to 5 feet. 

Downy Woodpeckers:Downy woodpeckers are the smallest woodpecker species in the United States. They are about 5.5 to 7.1 inches long and weigh around 1.16 ounces.

Common Redpolls:Common redpolls also live in Ohio. They are fluffy, small birds in the Fringillidae family. On the IUCN Red List, this bird species is listed as Least Concern.

Carolina Wrens:Carolina wrens also spend their winters in Ohio. These beautiful and vibrant birds are relatively small with a wide range in the eastern United States. 

Barred Owls:Next on our list of birds that spend their winters in Ohio is the barred owl. Barred owls are very common in the United States. Currently, they are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Bald Eagles:Bald eagles are more commonly seen in Ohio during winter. Generally, you can start seeing these large birds starting in January. 

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