Birds of Canada

Canada is home to millions of migrating birds that return to our lakes and forests each spring to nest and reproduce, before returning south in the fall.

Over 400 species are year round residents, coping with our harsh winters and deep snow cover.

Learn more about Canadian birds on the following pages:

Complete list of Canadian birds

Endangered birds of Canada

Winter Birds

Bird Migration

Owls of Canada

For more information on bird watching in Canada see our Bird Canada blog. Article excerpts are shown to the right, and there's loads more information on the site.

We're trying to gather as much information on Canadian birds as we can, so if you know of a site not listed on the blog, please let us know!

 Learn about conservation of Canadian birds by clicking on these great sites

 Boreal Songbird Initiative