Spirit bird

Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

"Unapologetic intensity with a sharp, piercing edge"

You skipped the polite songbirds in favor of raw, apex power like the Great Gray Owl and Bald Eagle. Your selfie radiates a fierce, high-voltage energy that perfectly matches this raptor's reputation for being the most territorial and formidable force in the deep woods.

A note on your bird: it wasn't picked from the 10 you swiped through — those were just the warm-up. It was chosen from our full flock of 100 iconic Canadian birds, matching the pattern of what moved you. That's why it may be one you never met on your journey.