Welcome to Birding in Canada!

Canada hosts over 450 different species of birds, with many unique to our landscapes. We have the largest boreal forest in the world, along with thousands of kilometers of coastline, which creates endless birding opportunities!

Canadian Bird Diversity

463

bird species

birds that breed exclusively in Canada

of the world's 146 owl species reside in Canada

67%

decrease in the population of grassland birds since 1970

Regional Resources

Explore birding hotspots, species lists, events, as well as tours, specific to each Canadian region.

Western Canada

British Columbia, Alberta & Saskatchewan

Central Canada

Manitoba, Ontario & Quebec

Eastern Canada

New Brunswick, Price Edward Island, Nova Scotia & Newfoundland and Labrador

Northern Canada

Yukon, Northwest Territories & Nunavut

Conservation

There are many local, national and international birding organizations working to protect birds and their ecosystems.

Click here to explore ways to be involved.

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