All 6 in 3 days here: ~10%
City
Novosibirsk
🇷🇺 Russia
Europe, Russia 250 spp. recorded
Novosibirsk is a city in Russia. Additionally, it is the largest city in North Asia and the most populous Russian city that does not have the status of a federal subject. Novosibirsk is located in southwestern Siberia, on the banks of the Ob River. Wikipedia
55.034° N 82.955° E
🦜 Nature
250 Species sighted
4,074 Verified sightings From 2019 to 2026
May Best month
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
LC
Altai Mole
Talpa altaica
LC
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
LC
Pine Marten
Martes martes
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
LC
European Toad
Bufo bufo
LC
Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
LC
Siberian Newt
Salamandrella keyserlingii
📊 Most Spotted
🌙 Most active after dark
LC
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
LC
Oriental Honey-buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus
LC
Olive-backed Pipit
Anthus hodgsoni
LC
European Toad
Bufo bufo
Siberian Blue Robin
Luscinia cyane
Recent sightings in Novosibirsk
LIVEiNaturalistSighting Calendar
How many species you'd see in a day
4.3Jan
5.3Feb
4.2Mar
27Apr
31May
28Jun
29Jul
25Aug
20Sep
12Oct
6.7Nov
5.2Dec
🏙️ City
Essentials
Green cover
Medium
Protected land
0.3%
Protected sea
—
Protected areas
1
areasWildlife spots
0
spotsZoos & centres
1
placesClimate
Continental
World Heritage
No
Climate
Temp °C Rain mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Zoos & rescue centres
0.0 Good
Wallace's Line Score
How good is this city for seeing wildlife? 🦜
Biodiversity
GoodHow rich is the wildlife?
2.9
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds 316
🐒 Mammals 77
🦎 Reptiles 7
🐸 Amphibians 7
407 Total Species
679 Global average across 380 cities
15 Threatened 0 Endemic
🔭
Sighting
GoodHow likely to see animals?
3.0
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
48% 📊
Coverage (156 species at ≥5% of 407 in the inventory)
38% 🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (11 bird, 1 mammal)
20% 🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
0 ⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
11 🏕️
Experience
GoodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
3.0
Climate Harsh Low
Green cover Medium Medium
Protected land & sea 0.3% land Low
Protected areas 1 Medium
Wildlife spots 0 Low
Zoos & centres 1 Medium
What visitors say
Before you go
What animals can you see in Novosibirsk?
250 species
Novosibirsk's urban area has 250 recorded vertebrate species. The ones wildlife watchers report most often on a given day are Rock Pigeon (about 60%), House Sparrow (about 60%), Hooded Crow (about 50%), Fieldfare (about 50%) and Eurasian Magpie (about 50%). Among mammals, the most-seen is Eurasian Red Squirrel (about 40%); among reptiles, Sand Lizard (about 10%); among amphibians, Moor Frog (about 10%).
Can you see a Fieldfare in Novosibirsk?
Yes
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Fieldfare sighting in Novosibirsk on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026.
Can you see a White-backed Woodpecker in Novosibirsk?
Yes
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a White-backed Woodpecker sighting in Novosibirsk on a given day, based on 127 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is October to March (about 40%).
Can you see a Burunduk in Novosibirsk?
Yes
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Burunduk sighting in Novosibirsk on a given day, based on 126 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is April and July–September (about 40%).
Is Novosibirsk good for wildlife watching?
3.0 out of 5
On the Wallace's Line Score, which rates each city against other cities, Novosibirsk gets 3.0/5: 354th of 380 cities worldwide and 44th in Europe. 12 of its species are reported by about 40% or more of wildlife watchers on a given day.
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Nearest Zoos & Centres
Sources: urban area GHSL Urban Centre Database R2024A, European Commission JRC (CC BY 4.0) · protected land WDPA, UNEP-WCMC & IUCN (via GHSL) · climate NASA POWER · wildlife GBIF.org citizen-science data