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Status of the Canada warbler (Cardellina canadensis) in Alberta : update 2022

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This wildlife status report looks at the Canada warbler, a songbird that occurs in mature boreal forests in Alberta. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Canada warbler, a songbird that occurs in mature boreal forests in Alberta. The 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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Peregrine falcon recovery plan : summary of public response

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Presents a summary of the responses received during a public survey on the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Plan, and explains how the plan was redrafted to incorporate information gathered through the... More ≫

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Presents a summary of the responses received during a public survey on the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Plan, and explains how the plan was redrafted to incorporate information gathered through the public response.

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Peregrine falcon recovery plan : public comment response summary [2021]

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The responses to comments left in the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Plan survey are summarized in this report.

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Alberta peregrine falcon recovery plan [2021]

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This is the recovery plan for the peregrine falcon. which in 2000 was down-listed from Endangered to a Threatened species. The recovery plan includes a situational analysis, threats assessment,... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the peregrine falcon. which in 2000 was down-listed from Endangered to a Threatened species. The recovery plan includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objectives, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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White-winged scoter conservation management plan [2020]

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The white-winged scoter is considered a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to significant declines in population size over the long term. Conservation management plans are developed for... More ≫

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The white-winged scoter is considered a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to significant declines in population size over the long term. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern as internal guidance documents for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They include background information including species biology, threats to species and habitat, and inventory/monitoring history.

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Alberta peregrine falcon recovery plan [DRAFT]

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in... More ≫

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in reproductive performance. The goals of this recovery plan include the attainment of a well-distributed, average population of 70 territorial pairs of peregrine falcons in Alberta by 2010. The DRAFT recovery plan outlines the associated outcome, progress measure and recovery action for each strategy.

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Status of the prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) in Alberta : update 2018

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This wildlife status report provides a comprehensive summary of the prairie falcon and is intended to be useful to those managing populations of the species and its habitat. The prairie falcon is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report provides a comprehensive summary of the prairie falcon and is intended to be useful to those managing populations of the species and its habitat. The prairie falcon is a large, pale brown raptor that occupies the arid hills and grasslands of western North America. In Alberta, the core of the species' breeding habitat is located south of Red Deer, along the Bow, Red Deer, Milk, South Saskatchewan, and Oldman rivers and their tributaries. The prairie falcon was identified as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta in 2003, mostly because of its small population size.

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Long-billed curlew conservation management plan [2017]

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in... More ≫

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta and Canada due to the contraction of its range and small, possibly declining, population. Habitat alteration is the primary threat to this species. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and population of long-billed curlew in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Sprague's pipit conservation management plan [2017]

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The Sprague's pipit is a small, ground-nesting songbird which, in Alberta, is found almost exclusively on native prairie. The bird is designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to its... More ≫

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The Sprague's pipit is a small, ground-nesting songbird which, in Alberta, is found almost exclusively on native prairie. The bird is designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to its large historic population decline and potential for continuing habitat alteration. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goals of returning Sprague's pipit populations to the mean abundance levels between 1980 and 1989, and conserving and maintaining remaining native prairie within the historic range of the species in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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The 2015 ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) inventory and population analysis

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta; inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. It is currently listed as an Endangered species under Albert’s... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta; inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. It is currently listed as an Endangered species under Albert’s Wildlife Act. The provincial ferruginous hawk population has been estimated every five years since 1982, except between the years 1993 and 1999. This report presents the findings of the 2015 survey. The 2015 population inventory showed a slight, but insignificant increase. Further research is required to confirm the cause for the slight increase. Although, initial analysis suggests it is related to a fluctuation of their primary prey species as a result of dry conditions of the previous year. Overall, Alberta’s Ferruginous Hawk population remains significantly lower than the 1992 estimate, therefore, it remains essential for management actions to assist in the recovery of the species.

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