Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis (Falcipennis canadensis)

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
ABNLC09020
Common Name: 
Spruce Grouse
Scientific Name: 
Canachites canadensis (Falcipennis canadensis)
Synonyms: 
Falcipennis canadensis
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Bird
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Aves
Order: 
Galliformes
Family: 
Phasianidae
References: 
B004
General Biology

Economic/Human Considerations

Hunted, food
References: 
H126
Habitat
coniferous and mixedwood forests
References: 
B004
H126
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Boreal Cordillera, Boreal Plains
References: 
B004

Distribution

0.58
Score: 
G
References: 
B004
Winter Distribution Description: 
non-migratory

Number of Occurrences

More than 100
Score: 
DE
References: 
H126

Area of Occupancy

Probably stable
Score: 
-
References: 
LWR01
W027
Population

Population Size

700,000 to 2,800,000 Population estimates generated by multiplying the area of potentially occupied habitat within (NWT) by the predicted density of spruce grouse (low and high) and by an estimate of habitat patch occupancy.
Score: 
G
References: 
RSC25
Trends

Trends

National trend = 3 (stable) but need to confirm for the North (LWR01); CBC 1959-1988 (North America): 2.8 (0.3 to 5.4), P <0.05, N=57 counts (W027)
References: 
LWR01
W027
Threats

Threats

May be overhunted in some areas
References: 
H126

Intrinsic Vulnerability

May be affected by logging
Score: 
C
References: 
H126
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
But numbers and occurences are not well known
S Rank: 
S5
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by Suzanne Carriere based on printed references. Reviewed in 2005 by S Carrière based on printed literature only :no change in rank; Reviewed in 2010;no change; Reviewed in 2015, no change; Reviewed in 2020, no change
Last Updated: 
June 16, 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
  • Dunn, E.H (2005) National action needs for Canadian Landbird Conservation,. Canadian Wildlife Service Landbird Committee, Version 1. [http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/birds/action/index_e.cfm]. - W027 Return

Economic Status

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

Intrinsic Vulnerability

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

NWT Known Subspecies

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

Number of Occurrences

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

Population Size

Scot J. Williamson, Wildlife Management Institute Robert Davison,Wildlife Management Institute (2007) SPRUCE GROUSE CONSERVATION PLAN (DRAFT). Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Resident Game Bird Working Group www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org - RSC25 Return

Range Extent

  • Godfrey WE (1986) The Birds of Canada. National Museums of Canada Revised Edition RWED Library Call #QL685.G6 - B004 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
  • Dunn, E.H (2005) National action needs for Canadian Landbird Conservation,. Canadian Wildlife Service Landbird Committee, Version 1. [http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/birds/action/index_e.cfm]. - W027 Return

Taxonomy

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

Threats

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