Birds of the Delta

The Delta region, spanning Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, is one of the most important bird landscapes in North America. Anchored by the Mississippi Flyway, it serves as a critical migration corridor where millions of birds pass through each spring and fall. From coastal marshes and bottomland hardwood forests, to prairies and backyard habitats, the Delta provides food, shelter, and nesting areas for birds of all kinds. Charismatic species like the Purple Martins and Painted Buntings captivate bird lovers, while priority birds such as the Prothonotary Warblers and Black Skimmers signal the health of our ecosystems. Whether soaring over rivers, wading in wetlands, or singing from pine savannas, birds are at the heart of Audubon Delta’s mission. Explore some of the region’s most iconic species and learn how Audubon and our partners are working to protect them and the habitats they need.