Distribution of the animals

Find out where you can encounter beavers and other species!

Beaver distribution 2026; all year round

Red squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the beaver's distribution in Switzerland. The beaver can be found in the northeast and west of Switzerland (Canton of St. Gallen to Canton of Geneva) all year round.

Common kingfisher distribution 2013-2016 (newest data available)

Red squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the kingfisher's distribution in Switzerland. The kingfisher can be found predominantly in the northeast and west of Switzerland.

Common kingfisher distribution winter 2000-2026

Blue squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the kingfisher's distribution in Switzerland during winter. The bird can be found primarily in the northeast and west of Switzerland but also sporadically in Central Switzerland.

Eurasian nuthatch distribution 2013-2016 (newest data available)

Red squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the nuthatch's distribution in Switzerland. The bird can be found nationwide.

Eurasian nuthatch distribution winter 2000-2026

Blue squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the nuthatch's distribution in Switzerland during winter. During the winter months, the nuthatch can be found all over Switzerland, but it is less prevalent in the Cantons of Uri and Graubünden.

European bee-eater distribution 2013-2016 (newest data available)

Red squares on a map of Switzerland indicate the bee-eater's distribution in Switzerland. The bird can be found sporadically in the Canton of St. Gallen, the Canton of Berne and the Canton of Vaud.

European bee-eater distribution winter (European populations spend the winter in Southern and Western Africa)

Map of the continent of Africa with outlines of the different countries.