Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
ELCODE: 
ABNKC19070
Common Name: 
Swainson's Hawk
Scientific Name: 
Buteo swainsoni
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Bird
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Aves
Order: 
Accipitriformes
Family: 
Accipitridae
References: 
ASC13
Habitat
open dry areas
References: 
B004
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Plains
References: 
B004

Distribution

5/164(4%); Not present according ot LWB02, Casual transient throughout the Territory, with reports from Howard’s Pass in Nahanni NPR, Tate Lake near Tulita, Norman Wells, Inuvik, Bechoko, Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith and Bekere Lake near the upper Anderson River. Nests were reported from the mid-1800’s from the Andrew and Carnwath rivers (east of Inuvik and Colville Lake respectively), but no details are extant. Most records are in the period from May to July.
Score: 
F
References: 
B004
LWB02
Winter Distribution Description: 
South America

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
References: 
LWR01
Trends

Trends

National trend = 3 (stable)
References: 
LWR01
Threats

Threats

unknown
References: 
H126

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
References: 
H126
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
Status Rank Description: 
May be present in NWT
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by Suzanne Carriere based on printed references.; Reviewed in 2010;no change; Reviewed in 2015, no change; Reviewed in 2020, no change
Last Updated: 
June 18, 2020

References

Area of Occupancy

  • Downes, C.M., E.H. Dunn and C.M Francis (2000) Canadian Landbird Monitoring Strategy: monitoring needs and priorities into the new millenium.. Partners in Flight - Canada A 9-15 EC-CWS, Yellowknife (L. Wakelyn) - or communicate with Erica H. Dunn, CWS in Hull, QC, at erica.dunn@ec,gc,ca - LWR01 Return

Ecozones

  • Godfrey WE (1986) The Birds of Canada. National Museums of Canada Revised Edition RWED Library Call #QL685.G6 - B004 Return

Habitat

  • Godfrey WE (1986) The Birds of Canada. National Museums of Canada Revised Edition RWED Library Call #QL685.G6 - B004 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Carrière, S. (2000) Pers. communication. Ecosystem Management Biologist; RWED - H126 Return

Range Extent

  • Godfrey WE (1986) The Birds of Canada. National Museums of Canada Revised Edition RWED Library Call #QL685.G6 - B004 Return
  • National Geographic Society (1999) Field Guide to the Birds of North America.. National Geographic Society Third Edition EC-CWS, Yellowknife - LWB02 Return

Short Term Trends

  • Downes, C.M., E.H. Dunn and C.M Francis (2000) Canadian Landbird Monitoring Strategy: monitoring needs and priorities into the new millenium.. Partners in Flight - Canada A 9-15 EC-CWS, Yellowknife (L. Wakelyn) - or communicate with Erica H. Dunn, CWS in Hull, QC, at erica.dunn@ec,gc,ca - LWR01 Return

Taxonomy

  • Chesser, R. Terry, Richard C. Banks, F. Keith Barker, Carla Cicero, Jon L. Dunn, Andrew W. Kratter, Irby J. Lovette, Pamela C. Rasmussen, J. V. Remsen, James D. Rising, Douglas F. Stotz, Kevin Winker. (2010) Fifty-first supplement to the American Ornithologists' Union Check-List of North American Birds.. Auk 127(3):726-744. - ASC13 Return

Threats

  • Carrière, S. (2000) Pers. communication. Ecosystem Management Biologist; RWED - H126 Return