Question 1

What are the chances of seeing a Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park?

Accepted Answer

Rare. Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus sighting in Elk Island National Park on a given day, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 140th most-seen of the 161 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to under 5%, and over a week to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

Question 2

When is the best time to see a Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park?

Accepted Answer

February and December. In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park on a given day, against under 5% in January and March–November, the lowest months. Those are among Elk Island National Park's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain a month against 110 mm in June.

Question 3

Is Elk Island National Park the best place to see a Falco atricapillus?

Accepted Answer

8th of 21. Of the 21 parks where we can rate Falco atricapillus sightings, Elk Island National Park ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (United States, about 10%), Katmai National Park (United States, about 10%) and Denali National Park (United States, under 5%).

Question 4

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?

Accepted Answer

GBIF citizen-science records. It is estimated from how often the Falco atricapillus is recorded against all the birds logged in Elk Island National Park (18 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Wrangell-St. Elias National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
2	Katmai National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
3	Denali National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
4	Kluane National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
5	Isle Royale National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
6	Rocky Mountain National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
7	Glacier National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
8	Elk Island National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
9	Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
10	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
11	Jasper National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
12	Grand Teton National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
13	Yosemite National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
14	Banff National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
15	Great Bear Rainforest	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
16	Gros Morne National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
17	Acadia National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
18	Yellowstone National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
19	Cumbres de Monterrey National Park	🇲🇽 Mexico	<5%
20	Redwood National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
21	Olympic National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%

#	City	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Anchorage	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
2	Edmonton	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
3	Calgary	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
4	Denver	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
5	Toronto	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
6	Montreal	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
7	Chicago	🇺🇸 United States	<5%

Falco atricapillus

Sounds

Recent sightings of Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

Cities Where Found

Closest Relatives at Elk Island National Park

Merlin

American Kestrel

Mallard

Red-necked Grebe

American Robin

Canada Goose

Song Sparrow

Black-capped Chickadee

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Raven

Blue-winged Teal

White-throated Sparrow

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park?

When is the best time to see a Falco atricapillus in Elk Island National Park?

Is Elk Island National Park the best place to see a Falco atricapillus?

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?