Birding Guide

Birding Guide for Québec

Forests, rivers, mountains, coastlines, and wildlife

Birding highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for birds in Québec. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.

Sightings

206

Species

20

Active Months

12

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Category Overview

Birds across Québec

This guide focuses on birdlife within Québec's wider region guide, helping families explore common sightings, shoreline birds, forest species, and the places where birding is easier to begin.

Latest Sightings

Recent bird sightings in Québec

A recent look at bird sightings across Québec.

Sightings Map

See where bird sightings cluster

Start wide, then zoom in to see where bird sightings cluster across Québec.

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Top Highlights

Top 5 birds to see in Québec

These birds are snapped the most across this region.

Places to Start

Best places for birding in Québec

These place guides connect well with the birds covered in this region.

Parc Jean-Drapeau place preview
Park169 sightings18 species

Quebec, CA

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Park, Festivals, Events, Wildlife, Nature, Cycling, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, History, Expo67, Urban Oasis

You might spot Groundhog, Ring-Billed Gull, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Parc de l'Amérique-Latine place preview
Park124 sightings11 species

Quebec, CA

Parc de l'Amérique-Latine

Bird Watching and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Double-Crested Cormorant, Rock Pigeon, and Wild Bergamot.

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Parc de l'île Saint-Quentin place preview
Park114 sightings13 species

Quebec, CA

Parc de l'île Saint-Quentin

Birdwatching, Hiking, Cycling, Family Friendly, Beach, Swimming, Winter Sports, Nature, Wildlife, Interpretive Trails.

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and Groundhog.

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Parc linéaire de la rivière Saint-Charles place preview
Park42 sightings12 species

Québec, CA

Parc linéaire de la rivière Saint-Charles

Hiking, Cycling, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Cross Country Skiing, Nature Trails, Historical Sites, Urban Park, Snowshoeing, Canoeing, Cultural Experience

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Asian Lady Beetle.

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Parc national du Mont-Mégantic place preview
Park9 sightings8 species

Québec, CA

Parc national du Mont-Mégantic

Nature, Astronomy, Hiking, Stargazing, Dark Sky Reserve, Wildlife, Winter Sports, Family Friendly, Quebec

You might spot Canada Jay, Bluebead Lily, and Hobblebush.

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Parc national du Bic place preview
Park11 sightings7 species

Québec, CA

Parc national du Bic

Coastal Park, Wildlife Observation, Hiking, Cycling, Seal Watching, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Winter Sports, Scenic Views, Kayaking.

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Harbor Seal, and Common Eider.

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Full Guide

Full Québec birds list

The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.

20 species ranked

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