9 Byrds of South Carolina

South Carolina is the recorded home for over 400 different species of birds.

• 1. Carolina Wren

  

  The Carolina Wren is the state bird of South Carolina.

• 2. American Robin

  

  American Robins cluster at night in large groups and then disperse into smaller groups during the day to look for fruits and berries.

• 3. Killdeer

  

  The Killdeer will often pretend to be harmed to draw a predator away from it's nest.

• 4. The Cardinal

  

  When with a female, male cardinals get very aggressive if anything comes into it's territory.

• 5. Great Horned Owl

  

  Great Horned Owls who have coupled and mated have a permanent territory, while single owls will search broad expanses for a suitable territory and a mate.

• 6. American Black Vulture

  

  American Black Vultures are generally silent, but can make soft hisses and grunts. They are gregarious, and roost in large groups.

• 7. Purple Martin

  

  The Purple Martins (<--female~male-->) are the largest North American swallow and they are aerial insectivores, meaning that they catch insects from the air.

• 8. Barn Swallow

  

  The Barn Swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.

• 9. Blue Jay

  

  Blue Jays have a wide variety of calls and also have quiet, almost subliminal calls which they use among themselves in proximity.