The "State List" Challenge
Many birders compete or track their stats by state. Taking a trip to Texas? You need a Texas state list. Visiting Florida? You need a different set of birds.
Our State Bird Checklist Maker helps you prepare. While our templates are regional, you can easily paste in a state-specific export from eBird to create a perfectly formatted printable for your specific state geography.
County Listing
Go even deeper. Use our tool to create lists for specific counties. Just copy the county data, paste it into our "Paste Text" tab, and generate a clean, pocket-sized list for your day of county ticking.
US State Birding
Birding in the US varies wildly. The desert southwest requires a completely different search image than the Pacific Northwest. Having a printed reference helps you study and remember which species are possible in your current state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a bird checklist for my state?
Start with our regional template that matches your state's geography (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West). For a state-specific list, export your target species from eBird's Explore feature for your state, then paste that list into the "Paste Text" tab. This gives you a perfectly formatted printable customized for your state's exact bird population.
What's the difference between state and county listing?
State listing tracks all birds seen within state political boundaries—great for tracking progress toward seeing every species in your home state. County listing is more granular, focusing on specific counties. Many birders maintain multiple lists: a state list, county lists for counties they visit frequently, and a life list. Our tool works for all of these by customizing the title and bird list.
Can I get pre-made lists for specific states like California, Texas, or Florida?
While we provide broad regional templates, for state-exclusive lists we recommend using eBird or state birding association resources to get exact species lists. Copy those birds and paste into our tool under "Paste Text." This ensures accuracy since bird ranges vary significantly even within regions—Texas alone has dramatically different species in its eastern forests versus western deserts.