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Status of the whooping crane (Grus americana) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the whooping crane, North America's tallest bird. Whooping crane numbers are stable and slowly increasing due to the results of a number of conservation... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the whooping crane, North America's tallest bird. Whooping crane numbers are stable and slowly increasing due to the results of a number of conservation efforts to restore the species after it reached a global population low of fewer than two dozen individuals. The only self-sustaining migratory flock of whooping cranes numbers about 180 individuals and nests in Wood Buffalo National Park along the border between Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The whooping crane is currently ranked as At Risk in Alberta. The Alberta Wildlife Act also lists the whooping crane as Endangered. The purpose of this status report is to compile and summarize both historic and up-to-date information and to update the current status of the whooping crane in Alberta. It is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their...

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Status of the Cape May warbler (Dendroica tigrina) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the Cape May warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in the West Indies and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Cape May warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in the West Indies and the east coast of Central America. The Cape May warbler is uncommon in most areas of Alberta and concerns over the degradation and loss of suitable breeding habitat in the province have led to its inclusion on the list of species that may be at risk. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the bay-breasted warbler (Dendroica castanea) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the bay-breasted warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in Panama and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the bay-breasted warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in Panama and northern South America. It is uncommon in most areas of Alberta and may be at risk in the province due to habitat loss. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the western spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the western spiderwort, a herbaceous perennial wildflower and the only species of Tradescantia native to Alberta. Widely distributed in the central United... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the western spiderwort, a herbaceous perennial wildflower and the only species of Tradescantia native to Alberta. Widely distributed in the central United States, the western spiderwort is found at only four locations in Canada, one of which is along the old dune fields east of Pakowki Lake in Alberta. It is designated as Threatened in Canada. This report summarizes existing information on western spiderwort in Alberta as a step in assessing its status in the province. It is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the short-eared owl. The short-eared owl occurs on every continent except Antarctica and Australia, but population declines in the northeastern US and across... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the short-eared owl. The short-eared owl occurs on every continent except Antarctica and Australia, but population declines in the northeastern US and across Canada have caused concern for the survival of this species. This report summarizes information on the short-eared owl as a step in updating its status in the province. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the pygmy whitefish (Prosopium coulteri) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton Lake and a restricted portion of the upper Athabasca River. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the trumpeter swan. Once common throughout North America, by the early 20th century a combination of habitat destruction and hunting nearly extirpated this... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the trumpeter swan. Once common throughout North America, by the early 20th century a combination of habitat destruction and hunting nearly extirpated this species from Canada and the lower 48 states. Trumpeter swan populations increased in the second half of the 20th century and the species is no longer considered to be at risk. In Alberta, the trumpeter swan is currently listed as Threatened. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the black-throated green warbler (Dendroica virens) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the black-throated green warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in Mexico... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the black-throated green warbler, a migrant songbird that breeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States and winters in Mexico and Central America. Although common in some areas of suitable habitat in Alberta, it may be at risk due to loss and degredation of breeding habitat due to forest harvesting. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Status of the loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the loggerhead shrike, a bird of open grasslands that are interspersed with trees and shrubs for nesting. Shrikes are unique among songbirds in that the diet... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the loggerhead shrike, a bird of open grasslands that are interspersed with trees and shrubs for nesting. Shrikes are unique among songbirds in that the diet of many species regularly includes vertebrate prey. The loggerhead shrike is included on the list of species in Alberta that are experiencing long-term population declines. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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A summary report on burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) population trend surveys in southern Alberta

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The burrowing owl is listed as an 'endangered' species in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The species is now considered extirpated from both Manitoba and... More ≫

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The burrowing owl is listed as an 'endangered' species in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The species is now considered extirpated from both Manitoba and British Columbia, and populations continue to decline in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In Alberta, surveys for burrowing owls have been conducted since 1991 near Hanna, and since 1993 near Brooks. These surveys, conducted in permanent blocks, are an ongoing commitment of Alberta Environment to determine the population status of Borrowing Owls in Alberta, in part to fulfill commitments made to the National Recovery Plan for the Burrowing Owl, and to provide information to the Alberta Endangered Species Conservation Committee. Knowledge of the population trend is essential for status designation, and continued population monitoring fundamental to the conservation of burrowing owls.

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