The 25 MOST Common Birds in Canada! (2022)

This question is hard to answer because of the vast number of birds found in Canada. Did you know there have been over 690 species recorded here?

As you can imagine, there was no way to include this many birds in the below article. 

So instead, I tried to focus on the birds that are most regularly seen and observed.

Today, you will learn 25 types of birds COMMON in Canada!

#1. American Robin
Identifying Characteristics:

A beautiful thrush that features a rusty red breast and a dark head and back.
Look for a white throat and white splotches around the eyes.
Both sexes are similar, except that females appear paler.


American Robins are one of the most familiar birds in Canada!


They inhabit a wide variety of habitats and naturally are found everywhere from forests to the tundra. But these thrushes are comfortable around people and are common to see in backyards.



American Robin Range Map
american robin range map



Even though they are abundant, American Robins rarely visit bird feeders because they don’t eat seeds. Instead, their diet consists of invertebrates (worms, insects, snails) and fruit. For example, I see robins frequently in my backyard, pulling up earthworms in the grass!



american robin eggs and nest
These birds also commonly nest near people. Look for an open cup-shaped nest that has 3-5 beautiful, distinctive sky blue color eggs.