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
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Short-tailed Albatross
Phoebastria albatrus
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Rufous Hummingbird
Western Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Brandt's Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
European Starling
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Steller's Jay
American Robin
Black Oystercatcher
Marbled Murrelet
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 →