New York is home to an incredible range of birds, in every color, shape, and size you can imagine. According to the New York State Museum, New York supports more than 240 species that breed here each year, plus over 450 species that spend at least part of the year within our borders. A Guide to 29 Popular New York Backyard BirdsThat's what got us thinking about putting together a closer look at the birds of New York. Not all 240-plus species, since that would take a while, but 29 of the most common backyard birds you're likely to spot on any given day. 29 Beautiful Backyard Birds of New York State These are 29 of the most common birds found in New York.