Alberta supports a diverse range of birds shaped by its grasslands, wetlands, boreal forests, foothills, and Rocky Mountain landscapes, as well as its position along important interior 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.
9 Hawks in Alberta: Identification and Regional Occurrence
Alberta supports nine species of hawks, reflecting the province’s strong contrast between open prairie, wetlands, forested regions, and major migration corridors along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. These include a core group of broad-winged, open-country buteos and forest-adapted accipiters, along with the Northern Harrier, a distinctive species whose structure and hunting behavior differ Read more
14 Owls in Alberta (with Pictures and ID Guide)
Alberta is home to a diverse range of owls, with 14 species found across the province’s varied landscapes. These include a core group of widespread resident owls, several species closely tied to boreal forests, grasslands, or parkland, and a smaller set of irregular, nomadic, or accidental visitors that appear only under specific conditions. This guide Read more
