Birds in Northwest Territories
Explore 89 species found in this region.
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Rock Ptarmigan
Lagopus mutaLC
Mar–Jul

Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianusLC
Jun

Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopusLC
Apr–Oct

Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensisLC
May–Jul

Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpresLC
Jun

Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellusLC
Year-round

Sand Martin
Riparia ripariaLC
May–Aug

Sanderling
Calidris albaLC
Sep
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Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensisLC
Apr–Sep

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatusLC
May–Sep

Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeusLC
May–Oct

Snow Bunting
Plectrophenax nivalisLC
Mar–Jan

Snow Goose
Anser caerulescensLC
May–Oct

Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacusVU
Jul–Nov

Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodiaLC
Jan–Sep

Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinatorLC
Apr–Sep

Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianusLC
Apr–Nov

Velvet Scoter
Melanitta fuscaVU
May–Oct

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus variusLC
May–Aug

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronataLC
May–Oct