As of August 29, 2024 there have been 117 unique, living avian species identified on Temple’s main campus. Below you can explore some of the frequent flyers on campus.

Peregrine falcons (photo by Mandy Gibson, 10.18.21)
A small American Kestrel perches on a light.
American Kestrel (photo by Mandy Gibson, 9.15.22)
A male cardinal (vibrant red) sits next to a female cardinal (brown with an orange beak) on some branches with berries.
Northern Cardinal
Northern Mockingbird (photo by Mandy Gibson, 1.13.24)

Rock Pigeon (photo by Mandy Gibson, 9.9.24)

A big black American Crow stands on some grass.
American Crow
Cooper’s Hawk (photo by Maria Pacheco, 6.20.24)

A vibrant yellow male Goldfinch feeds a paler yellow female.
American Goldfinch
Six small brown House Sparrows perch on a wooden railing.
House Sparrows
American Robin (photo by Khalifa Al Dhaheri, 10.3.21)
A small black and white woodpecker clings to a wooden tree.
Downy Woodpecker
Red-Tailed Hawk (photo by Maria Pacheco, 12.6.23)
European Starling (photo by Mandy Gibson, 10.9.23)