Birds of Matagami
What has actually been seen around Matagami: 117 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 117 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 1,090 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- American Crow
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 850 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.3 h / 8.1 h
What the records say about Matagami
117 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Matagami (Quebec) since 2010, across 1,090 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are American Crow, Common Raven and White-throated Sparrow.
Matagami is backyard-bird country: 77% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. American Crow, Common Raven, White-throated Sparrow and Black-capped Chickadee make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
10 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Merlin.
Lebel-sur-Quévillon, 57 mi to the south-east, has more species on record (140 against 117).
Daylight runs from 16 h 20 min at midsummer to 8 h 7 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:19 AM in mid-April and 5:01 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Matagami
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 71 |
| 2 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 67 |
| 3 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 35 |
| 4 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 32 |
| 5 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 31 |
| 6 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 27 |
| 7 | White-winged CrossbillLoxia leucoptera | 27 |
| 8 | Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis | 24 |
| 9 | Pine SiskinSpinus pinus | 23 |
| 10 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 22 |
| 11 | Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus | 21 |
| 12 | Pine GrosbeakPinicola enucleator | 20 |
| 13 | Ruffed GrouseBonasa umbellus | 19 |
| 14 | Canada JayPerisoreus canadensis | 19 |
| 15 | Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus | 19 |
| 16 | Ruby-crowned KingletRegulus calendula | 18 |
| 17 | Cedar WaxwingBombycilla cedrorum | 17 |
| 18 | Common RedpollAcanthis flammea | 17 |
| 19 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 17 |
| 20 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 16 |
Records by month
What to put out in Matagami
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- White-throated Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Tree Swallow
Crushed eggshells in spring
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 Matagami?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Matagami are American Crow, Common Raven, White-throated Sparrow, Black-capped Chickadee and American Robin, based on 1,090 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Matagami?
117 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Matagami?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in October. Sunrise in late June is around 5:01 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.