Birding in Alaska

The resources you need to find those amazing Alaska birds!

From Bar-tailed Godwits to Whiskered Auklets, birds from around the globe rely on Alaska's vast stretches of intact habitat. Below are some resources on how to find them in Alaska.

Alaska Birding Checklists
Birds

Alaska Bird Checklists

The official Alaska checklist plus local bird checklists to keep track of your birding adventures.

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Alaska Birding Maps
Birding In Alaska

Alaska Birding Maps

All dressed up but nowhere to bird? Birding maps are now available for Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kodiak!

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Alaska's 2025 Bird Festivals
Birds

Alaska's 2025 Bird Festivals

These annual and educational events celebrate birds across the state!

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Alaska WatchList
Conservation

Alaska WatchList

Highlighting Declining and Vulnerable Bird Populations

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Audubon Alaska Store
Audubon Alaska Products

Audubon Alaska Storefront

Visit our store to make your purchase today!

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Dunlin

Latin:  Calidris alpina

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Bar-tailed Godwit

Latin:  Limosa lapponica

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Emperor Goose

Latin:  Anser canagicus

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Varied Thrush

Latin:  Ixoreus naevius

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Tufted Puffin

Latin:  Fratercula cirrhata

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Willow Ptarmigan

Latin:  Lagopus lagopus

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Crested Auklet

Latin:  Aethia cristatella

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Bald Eagle

Latin:  Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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