Spot Canada's provincial birds. Can you name them all?
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Newfoundland and Labrador - Atlantic puffin
Noted for its black crown and brightly-coloured beak and legs, the Atlantic puffin is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean. Close to 95% of all the puffins in North America breed near the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
According to government officials, the largest puffin colony in the western Atlantic can be found 32 km south of St. John's, at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Approximately 225,000 pairs of birds frequent the area.
Prince Edward Island - Blue jay
The blue jay became PEI's official bird in 1977, following a province-wide public vote.
Blue jays are a common site in PEI year-round, but the best time to spot them is during the winter.
Nova Scotia - Osprey
Once an endangered species, the osprey population has rebounded thanks, in part, to conservation efforts in Nova Scotia.
You can watch these magnificent birds in action with a live ospreycam, powered by Nova Scotia Power and the Museum of Natural History.
New Brunswick - Black-capped chickadee
This bird gets its name from its distinct 'chicka-dee-dee-dee' call, which the birds use as a distress signal or to make others aware of their presence.
Quebec - Snowy owl
The snowy owl became Quebec's official bird in 1987. It was chosen because it represents the region's white winters and is a symbol for nature conservation.
Ontario - Common loon
The common loon became Ontario's official bird in 1994. It is a common sight on lakes and rivers in the province.
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