Species struck most often

Mourning dove519
Barn swallow415
American kestrel414
Killdeer366
European starling315
Red-tailed hawk261
Eastern meadowlark198
Ring-billed gull188

Notable strikes

2016-10-29 · CRJ700 · Canada goose · Substantial
ENY3554 declared emergency with C90 at 1939Z due to bird strike, requested to return to ORD as a precaution. No emergency equipment required at pilot request, all systems operating normally. ENY3554 arrived ORD RWY 28C at 1945Z and taxied to the gate with
2021-03-08 · A-319 · Canada goose · Substantial
Wildlife Services and Operations observed bird ingestion right before a weekly runway inspection. The flight returned to KORD. Damage was caused to the fan blades and acoustic panel. Total damage/cost information is an estimate based on data received by AA…
2023-04-17 · B-737-800 · Red-tailed hawk · Substantial
Maintenance reported strike with damage. Mechanic relayed the Pilot stated hearing a thump upon landing. Large dent on the leading edge of ring wing. USDA WS collected some fur, bone, and blood was collected for ID. Mammal was identified as a rabbit (no…
2022-10-14 · B-737-900 · Great blue heron · Substantial
Pilot reported striking a "large blue wading bird" on rotation during take-off to Miami. Remains/feathers recovered on runway 22L, abeam Taxiway Y2. Bird was ingested through the engine, causing damage to multiple fan blades forcing the aircraft to return to…
2023-04-04 · A-321 · Mallard · Substantial
Multiple species. 13 photos. SECOND REPORT: During take off, aircraft reported strike birds, declared an emergency and returned to ORD.CDA Ops recovered 3 Mallard ducks from Runway 10L, abeam Taxiway N5. Aircraft had to be towed off the runway to the gate and…

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