National Audubon Society

Birds to Help in: Rural Areas

Rural properties support important populations of native birds—including many species that have difficulty adapting to more developed areas. Through appropriate habitat management, and by providing nest boxes for species that nest in tree cavities, rural lands can continue to harbor the native birds that depend on them for nesting, foraging, and roosting habitat. Consider taking action to help some of these species that often depend on rural properties to thrive.

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Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	American Kestrel: North America’s smallest falcon. Help by placing nest boxes and appropriate management of grasslands and other open areas. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Barn Owl: A widespread owl that nests in barns and large tree cavities. Help by placing nest boxes in barns and other utility buildings, and by maintaining large open areas for hunting. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Barred Owl: A large owl that nests in tree cavities. Help by placing nest boxes in large trees in woodland areas. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Eastern Bluebird: A popular songbird across the Eastern United States. Help by maintaining bluebird boxes in open areas. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Eastern Meadowlark: A melodious grassland bird that is declining across much of its range. Help by appropriate management of grasslands and pastures. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Eastern Towhee: A red-eyed songbird that searches for food among fallen leaves under shrubby patches in the Eastern United States. Help by planting patches of native shrubs. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Northern Bobwhite: A popular game bird that has been declining throughout most of its range. Help by appropriate management of grasslands and woodlands. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Western Bluebird: An uncommon songbird in the Western United States. Help by maintaining bluebird boxes in open areas. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Wood Duck: An attractive duck that nests in tree cavities. Help by placing nest boxes in trees near ponds or streams. To learn more download the PDF.

Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Wood Thrush: A songbird of woodlands in the Eastern United States. Help by maintaining large patches of forest and woodland. To learn more download the PDF.