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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 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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Status of the ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the ferruginous hawk, which is one of three soaring hawks that breed in Alberta's grasslands. It is considered an endangered species in Alberta. This report is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the ferruginous hawk, which is one of three soaring hawks that breed in Alberta's grasslands. It is considered an endangered species in Alberta. 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 northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma californicum) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the northern pygmy owl, a year-round resident in the mountains, foothills, and southwestern portions of the boreal forest in Alberta. A lack of population and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the northern pygmy owl, a year-round resident in the mountains, foothills, and southwestern portions of the boreal forest in Alberta. A lack of population and distributional data has led the northern pygmy owl to be classified as Status Undetermined. 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 long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-billed curlew, the largest shorebird, and the most southerly breeding curlew, in North America. Once abundant over most of the prairie regions of the... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-billed curlew, the largest shorebird, and the most southerly breeding curlew, in North America. Once abundant over most of the prairie regions of the United States and Canada, populations have declined throughout most of the its breeding range since the early 1900s as a result of both overhunting and habitat loss. It is currently on the list of species that may be at risk of declining to nonviable population levels in Alberta. 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 sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the sage grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America and listed as endangered in Alberta. As a result of the loss of the native sagebrush... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the sage grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America and listed as endangered in Alberta. As a result of the loss of the native sagebrush grasslands, the range of the sage grouse in North America has decreased by over 50 per cent during the 20th century. The sage grouse is listed as a threatened species in Canada and as at risk in Alberta. 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 piping plover (Charadrius melodus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the piping plover, which is listed as either threatened or endangered throughout its range in North America, and is listed as endangered in Alberta. This... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the piping plover, which is listed as either threatened or endangered throughout its range in North America, and is listed as endangered in Alberta. This report revirews information on the piping plover in Alberta, as a step in updating the status of the species 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 Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the Sprague's pipit, a small ground-nesting songbird endemic to the Canadian prairies and northern Great Plains of the United States. Although relatively... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Sprague's pipit, a small ground-nesting songbird endemic to the Canadian prairies and northern Great Plains of the United States. Although relatively common throughout its range, populations have been declining in many areas. This, coupled with a relative lack of information on the biology and management of this species, has led to the inclusion of the Sprague's pipit on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. 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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