Red Bird River facts for kids

Red Bird River near the county line of Clay and Bell Counties

The Red Bird River is a river in Kentucky, USA. It is a smaller river that flows into a larger one, which is called a tributary. The Red Bird River flows into the South Fork of the Kentucky River. You can find it in the southeastern part of Kentucky, inside the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest.

This river is about 34.3 miles (55.2 kilometers) long. It drains an area of about 195.7 square miles (506.9 square kilometers). This means it collects water from a large area around it.

The river got its name from a Native American person. This person was named Red Bird and sadly died near the river a long time ago.

Where the Red Bird River Flows

The Red Bird River starts as a smaller stream called Red Bird Creek. This happens in the northeastern part of Bell County, Kentucky. As it flows, it joins with another stream called Phillips Fork. When these two streams meet near a place called Queendale in Clay County, Kentucky, the Red Bird Creek officially becomes the Red Bird River.

As the river continues its journey north, it forms a natural border. It separates Clay County from Leslie County, Kentucky. Finally, the Red Bird River meets another river called Goose Creek. This meeting point is in a town called Oneida, Kentucky. When the Red Bird River and Goose Creek join, they form the South Fork of the Kentucky River.