what bird in michigan has a small white egg
A small white egg in Michigan is most often from a cavity-nesting bird like a woodpecker, swallow, owl, or hummingbird, because white eggs are common in dark nest cavities. One specific Michigan possibility from the search results is a Cedar Waxwing , and another forum answer mentioned bobwhite as having nearly all-white eggs, though that bird is less likely in many everyday backyard finds.
Most likely candidates
- Mourning Dove : plain white eggs, often in simple nests, and commonly seen around homes.
- Hummingbird : very tiny white eggs; the smallest U.S. bird eggs are from hummingbirds.
- Swallow or bluebird : can lay pale or white eggs, especially in nest boxes or cavities.
- Woodpecker or owl : white eggs are typical for cavity nesters.
What matters most
Egg color alone is not enough for a reliable ID, because many species can lay similar-looking eggs. Nest location, egg size, number of eggs, and whether the nest was in a cavity or out in the open matter a lot more.
Practical read
If the egg was very tiny , hummingbird is a strong guess. If it was small but not tiny and found in a nest box, tree cavity, or sheltered spot, swallow, bluebird, or woodpecker become more likely. If it was a single clean white egg in a flimsy nest on a ledge or porch, mourning dove is a common possibility.
Safer next step
Try to note:
- Egg size compared with a coin.
- Nest type and location.
- Whether there were one, two, or several eggs.
- Any adult bird seen nearby.
If you want, I can narrow it down by the egg’s size and where you found it.