Ontario supports a diverse range of birds shaped by its extensive forests, wetlands, river systems, and Great Lakes shoreline, as well as its position along major continental migration routes. This page brings together bird guides focused on species found in the province, including local bird groups and visual identification resources to support field identification throughout the year.
10 Woodpeckers in Ontario (with Pictures and ID Guide)
Ontario supports 10 species of woodpeckers, reflecting the province’s broad range of forest types, disturbance regimes, and seasonal conditions. These include common year-round residents, localized boreal specialists closely tied to northern conifer forests, and a small number of rare or irregular visitors that appear only under exceptional circumstances. This guide provides identification notes and Ontario-specific Read more
10 Hawks in Ontario (with Pictures and ID Guide)
Ontario supports 10 species of hawks, reflecting the province’s wide range of habitats and migration pathways. These include a core group of buteos and accipiters, seven of which occur regularly and two that appear only as rare migrants, along with the Northern Harrier, a distinctive open-country species whose structure and hunting behavior set it apart. Read more
11 Owls in Ontario (with Pictures and ID Guide)
Ontario supports 11 species of owls, reflecting the province’s wide range of habitats and climatic zones. These include widespread residents, highly localized boreal specialists, and rare visitors that occur only under specific conditions. This guide provides identification notes and Ontario-specific context on habitat, distribution, and seasonal occurrence for owl species found in the province. Great Read more
