Ontario Winter Birds (ID Guide)

ByTammy Poppie Updated on
American tree sparrow

Many bird species remain in Ontario for winter while others come just for the snowy season. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guide that tells you all the birds you can expect to see in Ontario during winter? And who wouldn’t want to know which ones come just for winter?

Look no further, everything you need to know is in this article including color photos of each winter bird for easy identification, their winter diet & habitat info, range maps to determine if they’re likely to be found in your particular area, and the winter feeder foods so you can entice them with for a closer look.

I’ve been backyard birdwatching in Wisconsin for more than 20 years and since Ontario is just a stone’s throw away, I’ve seen many of the same winter birds. While winter isn’t my favorite season (especially when the temps are below zero and the icy winds howl) I’m thankful I have the winter birds to look forward to. Somehow, winter birds make the season more bearable.

There are many species of birds that enjoy Ontario at some point in the year. While some species migrate south for winter, quite a few birds stick around. Believe it or not, a few species travel to Ontario just for the winter. They are the American tree sparrow, snow bunting, and the snowy owl.

No matter where you live in Ontario you’re sure to enjoy plenty of wild birds during the chilliest season of the year. Below are all bird species found in Ontario during winter.

Ontario Winter Birds: Photos, Descriptions, Range Maps +

Here you go … the complete list of Ontario winter birds:

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Wrapping Up

While winter in Ontario may seem to last for an eternity, observing the winter birds makes it a bit more bearable. When spring arrives it’s time to say goodbye to the ones that came to visit just for the season – the American tree sparrow and the snowy owl, and hello again to the migrators returning home to Ontario.

I hope you were able to identify the winter Ontario bird you’re interested in or at least learned more about them.

Happy Birding!