Birds of Inukjuak
What has actually been seen around Inukjuak: 57 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 57 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 840 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Canada Goose
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 18.3 h / 6.3 h
What the records say about Inukjuak
57 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Inukjuak (Quebec) since 2010, across 840 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Canada Goose, American Herring Gull and Common Raven.
Water shapes this list. 53% of records near Inukjuak are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Canada Goose, American Herring Gull and Glaucous Gull lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Common Raven is still the most logged backyard bird.
6 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Peregrine Falcon, Rough-legged Buzzard and Bald Eagle.
Puvirnituq, 113 mi to the north, has more species on record (74 against 57).
Daylight runs from 18 h 20 min at midsummer to 6 h 20 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:02 AM in mid-April and 4:03 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Inukjuak
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 89 |
| 2 | American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus | 79 |
| 3 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 78 |
| 4 | White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrys | 72 |
| 5 | Glaucous GullLarus hyperboreus | 55 |
| 6 | American PipitAnthus rubescens | 49 |
| 7 | Great Black-backed GullLarus marinus | 48 |
| 8 | Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis | 40 |
| 9 | Northern PintailAnas acuta | 24 |
| 10 | Tundra SwanCygnus columbianus | 21 |
| 11 | Horned LarkEremophila alpestris | 20 |
| 12 | Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis | 19 |
| 13 | Common RedpollAcanthis flammea | 19 |
| 14 | Semipalmated PloverCharadrius semipalmatus | 15 |
| 15 | Peregrine FalconFalco peregrinus | 14 |
| 16 | American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arborea | 14 |
| 17 | Black GuillemotCepphus grylle | 13 |
| 18 | Rough-legged BuzzardButeo lagopus | 12 |
| 19 | Red-breasted MerganserMergus serrator | 12 |
| 20 | Lapland LongspurCalcarius lapponicus | 11 |
Records by month
What to put out in Inukjuak
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- White-crowned Sparrow
Millet · Sunflower chips
- Savannah Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
- Horned Lark
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare ground)
- Snow Bunting
Cracked corn · Millet (scattered on open ground or snow)
- Common Redpoll
Nyjer · Hulled sunflower
Seasonal bird notes for Quebec
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 Inukjuak?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Inukjuak are Common Raven, White-crowned Sparrow, American Pipit, Savannah Sparrow and Horned Lark, based on 840 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Inukjuak?
57 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Inukjuak?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:03 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
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.