You have to get out of the city area to see them in most cases. Many birds avoid congested areas due to noise, lack of shelter, unfamiliar environment, etc. If you take time to notice, you'll realize that the birds you see near the city are pretty universal. They're generalist species with regard to food source, nesting needs, etc. and do well in the urban environment. Sparrows, Starlings, Grackles, Pigeons, and Doves are very common examples There are many more specialized species that are driven away from population centers and you'll only find them in the country. These are your Buntings, Kingbirds, Jays, woodpeckers, and many of the raptors. There are also species that make the step into the suburban areas, but not into the urban centers (Cardinals, Jays, hawks, and a few others). I did a study on it in college and found some pretty solid data supporting the above claims. I never took it farther than a species/individual count and didn't address the 'why,' but that question was supported by other research cited in our study.
That's the long way to say, "they don't like people and you have to get out in the boonies to see them in OK." Oddly, they've taken to urban life in some places. There's a Florida town that has HUGE issues with vultures eating the rubber off of cars (window seals, wiper blades, etc).
That's the long way to say, "they don't like people and you have to get out in the boonies to see them in OK." Oddly, they've taken to urban life in some places. There's a Florida town that has HUGE issues with vultures eating the rubber off of cars (window seals, wiper blades, etc).
