British Columbia supports a diverse range of birds shaped by its Pacific coastline, forests, wetlands, interior valleys, and mountain landscapes, as well as its position along major western 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.
15 Owls in British Columbia: Identification and Distribution
British Columbia supports the highest diversity of owls in Canada, shaped by the province’s wide range of ecological zones spanning coastal rainforests, interior grasslands, and northern boreal forests. These include 15 regularly occurring species, ranging from widespread generalists to highly specialized forest and open-country species. This guide outlines identification, regional distribution, habitat use, and seasonal Read more
14 Woodpeckers in British Columbia: Residents and Vagrants
British Columbia supports one of the richest woodpecker communities in Canada, reflecting the province’s exceptional range of habitats, from coastal temperate rainforests to dry interior pine woodlands and northern boreal plains. Twelve species breed regularly in the province, joined by two occasional visitors recorded in recent decades. This guide provides identification notes and BC-specific context Read more
7 Hummingbirds in British Columbia: Regulars and Vagrants
British Columbia supports the richest hummingbird community in Canada, with five species occurring regularly across the province as residents or seasonal breeders. These are joined by a small number of additional species that appear only as rare visitors or exceptional vagrants, making hummingbird diversity in the province both unusually high and strongly shaped by seasonal Read more
