Tofino
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Tofino is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Northern Flicker, and American Crow among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
White Wagtail (Black-backed)
Motacilla alba
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
American Crow
American Robin
Cackling Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Rufous Hummingbird
Steller's Jay
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Orange-crowned Warbler
American Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →