Non-Migrating Birds of Georgia
According to the newest Georgia Encyclopedia, approximately 347 species of birds live in the state, drawn by diverse habitats and physical features including mountains swamps and coastal islands. Of the species, nearly 110 breed and nest in the southern part of Georgia.
Tufted Titmouse
The Tufted Titmouse is a non-migratory bird living in Georgia. Although it is a small bird, it is large among the smaller birds that frequent feeders. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, you can find the tufted titmouse in woodland below 2,000 feet elevation. These birds like to hoard food in the fall and winter so that they may share with other birds of their kind. They prepare their nests in tree holes left by woodpeckers, or they take over nest boxes.
White-breasted Nuthatch
Georgia's White-breasted Nuthatch is a loud bird that likes to eat insects and large seeds. Their name comes from how they use their bills to "hatch" the food from the inside of the seed or nut by jamming it into tree bark, then hitting it with their bill. The White-breasted Nuthatch is territorial. When paired, the pairs stay together. Common around bird-feeders, this bird will also eat beetles, ants, caterpillars and spiders. When the bird is agitated, the feathers on the back will rise.
Ruffed Grouse
The Ruffed Grouse has a thick body with a long tail. Similar to a chicken in appearance, the adult has a short crest on its head. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the male Ruffed Grouse has a large neck and crest with rump feathers that can have two or more white dots. The female's crest is shorter and the rump feathers have one dot. Found mostly in woodlands, or forests with small clearings, this bird is an omnivore. It will eat acorn, fruits, and insects.
Wild Turkey
Georgia's Wild Turkey is a large ground-dwelling bird. The male's breast feathers have black tips. The breast feathers of the female are gray, brown or white. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the wild turkey is in forests with openings, swamps and mesquite grassland. During the winter, these wild turkeys gather in groups of 200 or more. A ground forager, the wild turkey eats acorns, nuts, fruits, insects and even salamanders.
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