Species at Risk in Ottawa – As of January 2013
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Species at Risk in Ottawa – as of January 2013 55 species in this list; 32 protected under ESA, 2007 and PPS as endangered or threatened species in Ontario. Five more protected as migratory birds with threatened status under Schedule 1 of SARA. For more information about this list, please contact Amy MacPherson, Natural Systems Planner (ext. 14873). Includes changes in provincial status effective on or before January 24, 2013. Note higher national status over provincial status for common nighthawk, red-headed woodpecker, olive-sided flycatcher, golden-winged warbler and Canada warbler (all protected under Migratory Birds Convention Act, therefore SARA applies on private lands) and western chorus frog (protected on federal lands only) Species Name Status under Status under federal Distribution in Ottawa Comments Ontario Endangered Species at Risk Act Species Act, 20071 (SARA)2 Birds Least Bittern Threatened* Threatened Confirmed nesting in 1 Found in marshes and shrub Petit blongios (reconfirmed Sept. (Schedule 1) square, 3 probable and 4 swamps, usually near cattails. (Ixobrychus exilis) 2009) possible reported during Individuals and nests also protected recent OBBA3. under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Mississippi Snye identified as critical habitat in draft federal recovery strategy. Bald Eagle Special Concern None (not at risk Confirmed nest at Bald eagles are most often reported Pygargue à tête blanche (Sept. 2009) nationally) Shirley’s Bay in 2012. during spring and fall migration. (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Nest in mature forests near open water. Individuals and nests protected in Ontario under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Golden Eagle Endangered – None (not at risk No reported nests. Golden eagles are rarely reported Aigle royal previously regulated nationally) even during migration, but are most (Aquila chrysaetos) under old ESA often seen in the fall. Individuals and nests also protected in Ontario under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Peregrine Falcon Threatened. Habitat Special Concern One confirmed nest (101 Nesting sites (101 Lyon and 875 Faucon pèlerin regulations issued. (Schedule 1); Lyon) in recent OBBA. Heron) in urban Ottawa considered (Falco peregrinus) Special Concern (as downlisted in 2012 Second nest (875 Heron) significant wildlife habitat. of January 2013) established in 2011. Individuals and nests also protected Species Name Status under Status under federal Distribution in Ottawa Comments Ontario Endangered Species at Risk Act Species Act, 20071 (SARA)2 in Ontario under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Yellow Rail Special Concern Special Concern One probable nest Rarely reported; most often seen in Râle jaune (reconfirmed March (Schedule 1) – status reported in recent OBBA. spring migration. Nests in sedge (Coturnicops noveboracensis) 2010) confirmed by meadows and marshes. Individuals COSEWIC in and nests protected under federal November 2009 Migratory Birds Convention Act. Red Knot Endangered Endangered Ottawa River shores, Nests in far north. Also protected Bécasseau maubèche (Schedule 1) as of area lagoons, etc., during under federal Migratory Birds (Calidris canutus rufa) Habitat regulations July 2012 migration only. Convention Act. delayed, pending completion of federal recovery strategy. Black Tern Special Concern None (not at risk Four confirmed nests in Breeds in loose colonies in Guifette noire nationally) recent OBBA. marshes. Individuals and nests (Chlidonias niger) protected under federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. Short-eared Owl Special Concern Special Concern One confirmed nest, two Ground-nester; prefers open Hibou des marais (reconfirmed Sept. (Schedule 1) probable and two habitats such as fields and (Asio flammeus) 2009) possible nests reported marshes. Individuals and nests during recent OBBA. protected in Ontario under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Common Nighthawk Special Concern Threatened Six probable and five Nests in wide variety of open sites, Engoulevent d'Amérique (Sept. 2009) (Schedule 1) as of possible nests reported in including beaches, fields and gravel (Chordeiles minor) March 17, 2010 recent OBBA. rooftops. Individuals and nests protected under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Eastern Whip-poor-will Threatened Threatened Seven squares with Nests on the ground in open Engoulevent bois-pourri (Sept. 2009). Habitat (Schedule 1) as of probable nests and 10 deciduous or mixed woodlands with (Caprimulgus vociferus) regulation deferred February 2011 with possible nests little underbrush. Individuals and until 1 year after reported in recent OBBA. nests also protected under federal adoption of federal SARA and Migratory Birds recovery strategy. Convention Act. Chimney Swift Threatened Threatened Confirmed nests in 3 Nests in traditional-style open brick Martinet ramoneur (Sept. 2009). Habitat (Schedule 1) squares, 2 probable and chimneys (and rarely in hollow (Chaetura pelagica) regulation deferred 11 possible reported in trees). Individuals and nests also until 1 year after recent OBBA. protected under federal SARA and Species Name Status under Status under federal Distribution in Ottawa Comments Ontario Endangered Species at Risk Act Species Act, 20071 (SARA)2 adoption of federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. recovery strategy. Red-headed Woodpecker Special Concern Threatened One confirmed nest, one Nesting pair reported from Village of Pic à tête rouge (Schedule 1) probable and two Constance Bay in recent years. (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) possible during recent Prefers open deciduous woodlands. OBBA. Individuals and nests protected under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Olive-sided Flycatcher Special Concern Threatened One probable and one Forest edge species; forages in Moucherolle à côtés olive (Sept. 2009) (Schedule 1) as of possible nest reported in open areas from high vantage (Contopus cooperi) March 17, 2010 recent OBBA. points in trees. Individuals and nests protected under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Loggerhead Shrike Endangered – Endangered One possible nest The MNR6 has had no confirmed Pie-grièche migratrice previously regulated (Schedule 1) reported in recent OBBA. nests reported since 2002, and (Lanius ludovicianus) under old ESA therefore do not consider Ottawa to Draft recovery include any significant habitat for strategy issued in this species at this time. It prefers Oct. 2010; critical grazed pastures with short grass habitat identified in and scattered shrubs, especially Montague Township hawthorn. Individuals and nests also protected under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Barn Swallow Threatened None – listed as 33 confirmed, 2 probable Nests on barns and other Hirondelle rustique (Jan. 2012) threatened by and 3 possible nests structures; forages in open areas (Hirundo rustica) COSEWIC in May during recent OBBA. for flying insects. Individuals and 2011 nests also protected under Migratory Birds Convention Act. Golden-winged Warbler Special Concern Threatened One confirmed nest, one Ground-nesting edge species. Paruline à ailes dorées (Schedule 1) probable nest reported Individuals and nests protected (Vermivora chrysoptera) during recent OBBA. under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Cerulean Warbler Threatened (June Special Concern No nests reported during SARO and SARA range maps both Paruline azurée 2011) (Schedule 1); draft recent OBBA. include parts of Ottawa. Prefers (Setophaga cerulea) management plan mature deciduous forests. issued Oct. 2010. Individuals and nests protected Listed as endangered under federal Migratory Birds Species Name Status under Status under federal Distribution in Ottawa Comments Ontario Endangered Species at Risk Act Species Act, 20071 (SARA)2 by COSEWIC in Nov. Convention Act. 2010. Canada Warbler Special Concern Threatened One confirmed nest, two Prefers wet forests with dense Paruline du Canada (Sept. 2009) (Schedule 1) as of probable and six possible shrub layers. Individuals and nests (Cardellina canadensis) March 17, 2010 reported in recent OBBA. protected under federal SARA and Migratory Birds Convention Act. Henslow’s Sparrow Endangered – Endangered No nests reported during Rarely reported from this area. Bruant de Henslow previously regulated (Schedule 1); final recent OBBA. Prefers open, moist tallgrass fields. (Ammodramus henslowii) under old ESA recovery strategy Individuals and nests also protected issued in 2010. under federal SARA and Migratory Status reconfirmed by Status reconfirmed Birds Convention Act. COSSARO in June by COSEWIC (May 2011. 2011). Bobolink Threatened None – listed as Widespread; confirmed or Declining grassland species in Goglu des prés (Sept. 2010) threatened by probable nests found in North America (McCracken, 2005). (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) COSEWIC in April 39 out of 40 local atlas COSSARO identifies mortality due Recovery strategy in 2010. In consultation squares during recent to early haying and loss of habitat development. for addition to SARA OBBA. as major threats. Individuals and in 2011. nests protected under federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. Eastern Meadowlark Threatened None – listed as 22 confirmed, 11 Declining grassland species in Sturnelle des prés (Jan. 2012) threatened by probable and 3 possible North America (McCracken, 2005). (Sturnella magna) COSEWIC in May nests during recent Individuals and nests protected 2011 OBBA. under federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. Rusty Blackbird Not at Risk Special Concern No nests reported