Name our City Bird!

yellow background with 9 different multi-coloured cartoon birdsWhat will be Kingston’s City Bird?

Kingston is home to a wide variety of bird species. Some live here year-round, while others pass through during seasonal migrations. Now we’re asking you to help choose one bird to represent our city.

To support Kingston’s bid to become a certified Bird-Friendly City in 2025, we’re inviting the public to help choose the bird that best symbolizes our community. A list of 15 locally found bird species has been selected by our Bird-Friendly City team. These birds are native species and commonly found in the wild in various parts of the city. You’re invited to tell us which bird you think should win by taking the survey below!

Your input helps raise awareness about the importance of protecting birds in our region and celebrates the birds that call Kingston home! The winning bird will be announced on Oct. 11 to coincide with World Migratory Bird Day and will become the official City Bird.

Learn more about Bird-Friendly City certification by visiting Nature Canada’s website. This certification is awarded to communities that show a commitment to reducing the threats to birds in their municipality.

yellow background with 9 different multi-coloured cartoon birdsWhat will be Kingston’s City Bird?

Kingston is home to a wide variety of bird species. Some live here year-round, while others pass through during seasonal migrations. Now we’re asking you to help choose one bird to represent our city.

To support Kingston’s bid to become a certified Bird-Friendly City in 2025, we’re inviting the public to help choose the bird that best symbolizes our community. A list of 15 locally found bird species has been selected by our Bird-Friendly City team. These birds are native species and commonly found in the wild in various parts of the city. You’re invited to tell us which bird you think should win by taking the survey below!

Your input helps raise awareness about the importance of protecting birds in our region and celebrates the birds that call Kingston home! The winning bird will be announced on Oct. 11 to coincide with World Migratory Bird Day and will become the official City Bird.

Learn more about Bird-Friendly City certification by visiting Nature Canada’s website. This certification is awarded to communities that show a commitment to reducing the threats to birds in their municipality.

  • Pick your favourite out of 15 bird types to represent Kingston as official City Bird!

    Take the survey by to Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. 

    Email GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca or call 613-546-0000 if you'd like to submit your choice in an alternate format.

    Notice of collection: All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.

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