American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
PelicansLeast Concern
SpringSummerFall
Central Flyway Bird Guide
Your comprehensive guide to 344+ bird species along Oklahoma's Central Flyway corridor. Explore Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge and discover the incredible diversity of birds that call this region home.
344+
Bird Species
49
Family Groups
32,000
Acres at Salt Plains NWR
Since 1999
Documenting the Flyway
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Featured Species
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
RaptorsLeast Concern
Year-round
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Herons and EgretsLeast Concern
Year-round
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Cardinals and GrosbeaksNear Threatened
Summer
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
RaptorsLeast Concern
FallWinterSpring
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
FlycatchersLeast Concern
Summer
Snowy Plover
Charadrius nivosus
ShorebirdsNear Threatened
SpringSummer
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
CranesEndangered
SpringFall
Browse by Family
Raptors
22 species documented
American Kestrel, Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, and 19 more
Waterfowl
30 species documented
American Black Duck, American Wigeon, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, and 27 more
Shorebirds
35 species documented
American Avocet, American Golden-Plover, American Woodcock, and 32 more
Warblers
29 species documented
American Redstart, Black-and-white Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, and 26 more
Owls
8 species documented
Barn Owl, Barred Owl, Burrowing Owl, and 5 more
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49 family groups
Seasonal Birding Guide
About CherPub
CherPub has been documenting the birds and wildlife of Oklahoma's Central Flyway since 1999, with a special focus on the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge near Jet, Oklahoma. Originally founded to share news and images from the Salt Plains area, CherPub has grown into a comprehensive birding resource covering all 344+ species documented along the Central Flyway in Oklahoma.
Whether you're a seasoned birder planning your next trip to Salt Plains NWR or a beginner just getting started with bird watching, our species guides, location information, and seasonal tips will help you make the most of your time in the field.
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