South Dakota – Animal, Insect, & Plant ID Guides
We have done our best to create ID guides for the common animals, insects, and plants that live in South Dakota.
Below you will find the links. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!
If you find errors in any of the guides below, please leave a comment at the bottom of that specific page or send me a message HERE. Thanks!
Types of BIRDS in South Dakota:
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The MOST Common BACKYARD Birds (20)
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Doves and Pigeons (3)
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Ducks (20)
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Eagles (2)
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Falcons (5)
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Finches (15)
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Geese and Swans (7)
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Gulls (9)
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Hawks (9)
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Herons and Egrets (8)
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Hummingbirds (2)
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Orioles (3)
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Owls (8)
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Shorebirds (15)
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Sparrows (31)
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Vultures (1)
- Warblers (24)
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Water Birds (26)
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Woodpeckers (10)
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Wrens (7)
Types of REPTILES/AMPHIBIANS in South Dakota:
Types of MAMMALS in South Dakota:
Types of INSECTS & ARACHNIDS in South Dakota:
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Bees (15)
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Butterflies (29)
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Caterpillars (10)
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Cockroaches (5)
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Common Spiders (20)
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Ladybugs (13)
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Scorpions (2)
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Stink Bugs (7)
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Ticks (6)
Types of PLANTS in South Dakota:
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Blue Wildflowers (19)
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Purple Wildflowers (30)
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Orange Wildflowers (8)
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Red Wildflowers (7)
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White Wildflowers (16)
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Yellow Wildflowers (22)
- Milkweed (7)