Heartopia Winter Birds Location Map: Complete Spawn Guide
Discover all winter bird locations in Heartopia! This comprehensive map shows exact spawn points for Winter Smew, Wonga Pigeon, Eurasian Wigeon, and winter variants. Updated February 9, 2026 with confirmed locations.
Winter Birds are exclusive to Heartopia's Winter Frost Season, appearing as special variants (often with hats or accessories) of regular birds like mallards, flamingos, and others. They're essential for Birdwatching Hobby tasks, earning Festival Tokens, unlocking bird cages and furniture, and completing exhibition progress.
This page is your one-stop winter birds location map and guide—updated February 9, 2026 with all confirmed locations from community sources, GameRant, YouTube, Reddit, and official Heartopia channels.
Interactive Winter Birds Location Map
All winter birds spawn primarily around Suburban Lakes and Forest areas. Use this map to find exact spawn points.
Deer Tower Lake (Forest)
Wonga Pigeon, Winter Smew
Forest Lake Shore
Winter Smew, Winter Mallards, Flamingos
Panda Forest Trees
Eurasian Wigeon
Spirit Oak Pine Forest
Wonga Pigeon variants
Town Center Small Lakes
Winter Flamingos, Mallards with hats
All Confirmed Winter Birds & Locations
Complete directory of winter bird variants, spawn conditions, and catching tips.
| Bird Variant | Rarity/Level | Primary Locations | Weather/Time | Notes & Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wonga Pigeon Brown with white chest | Lv2 | Forest (Spirit Oak Pine, Deer Tower lake/shore) | Sunny/Rainy, All Day | Ground foraging, rainforests/wet forests |
Winter Smew ⭐ White duck, black eye patch, pink hat | Lv2 (Rare) | Forest Lake shore, quieter lake sections, near houses 5-6 | Any Winter | Cute winter hat, suburban lakes, most sought-after |
Eurasian Wigeon Gray duck, brown head | Lv2 | Panda Forest trees/grass, River | Rainy preferred | Winter variant in forests |
Winter Mallard/Flamingo Regular birds with winter hats/accessories | Lv1-2 | Town center small lakes, suburbs | Snowing/Any | Wear little hats, easy to spot |
How to Catch Winter Birds (Step-by-Step)
Follow this proven method to catch all winter birds efficiently in 10-20 minutes.
Unlock Birdwatching Lv2
Complete basic scans at the Research Lab to unlock advanced birdwatching abilities.
Upgrade Net Lv2+
Purchase or craft a Level 2+ net from the shop or Research Lab for better catch rates.
Check Weather
Use your Watch app to check weather. Sunny/Rainy is best, Snowing for special variants.
Visit Hotspots
Go to lakes and forests. Catch common birds first to encourage rare spawns.
Approach & Catch
Crouch/sneak, then swing net or use camera to scan/photo when close enough.
Submit to Bailey
Visit Bailey NPC or use the Collections app to submit and claim rewards.
Time Required: 10-20 minutes for all birds. Respawn Tip: Catch common birds to encourage rare spawns.
Rewards & Quests for Winter Birds
Per Bird
100-300 Festival Tokens + Bird Info Card progress
Full Collection
Achievement + bird cage furniture + exhibition bonus
Quests
"On Duty" tasks (scan 5 birds) → Tokens + decor
Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting
No Spawns?
Catch common mallards/flamingos first, then relog or change weather/area to trigger rare spawns.
Hard to Catch?
Use crouch/sneak approach. Level 2+ net is essential for winter birds.
Missed Season?
Visit friends' houses with bird ornaments placed to scan for collection progress.
Best Route
Start at Forest Lake (Smew) → Deer Tower (Wonga) → Panda Forest (Wigeon) for efficient collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Winter Smew in Heartopia?
What level do I need for birdwatching?
How do I get 3-star bird info cards?
Can I trade duplicate bird info cards?
Last Updated: February 9, 2026 - All winter bird locations confirmed