Northwest Territories · 69.44°N

Birds of Tuktoyaktuk

What has actually been seen around Tuktoyaktuk: 119 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.

Species on record: 119 within 6 mi
Observation records: 3,876 since 2010
Most recorded bird: Glaucous Gull
Busiest month: June
Elevation: 3 ft
Daylight, June / December: 24 h / 0 h

What the records say about Tuktoyaktuk

119 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Tuktoyaktuk (Northwest Territories) since 2010, across 3,876 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Glaucous Gull, Common Raven and Lapland Longspur.

Water shapes this list. 66% of records near Tuktoyaktuk are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Glaucous Gull, Tundra Swan and Red-necked Phalarope lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Common Raven is still the most logged backyard bird.

10 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle, Hen Harrier and Rough-legged Buzzard.

Inuvik, 77 mi to the south, has more species on record (145 against 119). Birds logged far more often around Tuktoyaktuk than there include Lapland Longspur, Red-necked Phalarope, Long-tailed Duck and White-winged Scoter.

Daylight runs from 24 h 0 min at midsummer to 0 h 0 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:55 AM in mid-April and — in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.

Most recorded birds near Tuktoyaktuk

#	Bird	Records
1	Glaucous GullLarus hyperboreus	236
2	Common RavenCorvus corax	167
3	Lapland LongspurCalcarius lapponicus	152
4	Tundra SwanCygnus columbianus	150
5	Red-necked PhalaropePhalaropus lobatus	127
6	Common RedpollAcanthis flammea	122
7	Northern PintailAnas acuta	116
8	Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis	114
9	White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrys	113
10	Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis	110
11	White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi	109
12	American RobinTurdus migratorius	107
13	Sandhill CraneGrus canadensis	102
14	Greater White-fronted GooseAnser albifrons	95
15	Lesser ScaupAythya affinis	91
16	American WigeonMareca americana	90
17	Semipalmated PloverCharadrius semipalmatus	89
18	Greater ScaupAythya marila	85
19	Eurasian TealAnas crecca	83
20	American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arborea	76

Records by month

What to put out in Tuktoyaktuk

Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.

Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
Lapland Longspur
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare open ground)
Common Redpoll
Nyjer · Hulled sunflower
White-crowned Sparrow
Millet · Sunflower chips
Savannah Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets

Seasonal bird notes for Northwest Territories

What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.

Nearby places

Frequently asked

What birds visit backyards in Tuktoyaktuk?

The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Tuktoyaktuk are Common Raven, Lapland Longspur, Common Redpoll, White-crowned Sparrow and Savannah Sparrow, based on 3,876 public records since 2010.

How many bird species have been seen near Tuktoyaktuk?

119 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).

When is the best month for birds in Tuktoyaktuk?

Observation records peak in June and are lowest in February. Sunrise in late June is around —.

Sources

Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.