Species struck most often

American kestrel160
Gulls145
American robin107
European starling104
Herring gull75
Canada goose69
Ring-billed gull66
Rock pigeon61

Notable strikes

2015-11-24 · A-320 · Red-throated loon · Substantial
Crew reported briefly seeing the bird prior to the strike. Crew stated that engine readings remained normal and that they kept it running until they reached the gate. Very strong odor developed in the cabin and crew requested prioroty handling and arff…
2016-12-05 · EMB-170 · Tundra swan · Substantial
Pilot reported seeing a flock of 8-10 large white birds before striking one bird, resulting in damage to the nose of the aircraft beneath the first officer s window. Republic maintenance advised the strike was to the "RVSM" area, including the angle-of-attack…
2018-04-11 · EMB-170 · White-headed gull complex · Substantial
Port Authority Operations received a call regarding a strike on CFRQP (E175) on a 15 mile final to EWR at 3000 feet. The aircraft landed runway 4R and parked at gate 12 at Terminal A. Damage was done to the outside cowl of engine number 1 and birds were…
2017-04-14 · CRJ700 · White-headed gull complex · Substantial
Mor remarks: mnu302, crj9 was inbound to ewr, 10 miles from the approach end of RWY 4r, when the aircraft struck a flock of 5-6 large geese which caused substantial damage to the left wing s leading edge. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed…
2016-04-15 · B-757-200 · White-headed gull complex · Substantial
Six consecutive fan blades with large leading edge cusps, inlet acoustic liner damaged. Both damages byond a/c manual limits. Engine removed. Pilot reported gull ingested. Remains collected by p&w field rep and will be submitted. PILOT REPORTED BIG G Upon…

Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.