Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
ABNLC13030
Common Name: 
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Scientific Name: 
Tympanuchus phasianellus
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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
muskeg, bog and openings in coniferous areas
References: 
B004
H126
Distribution

Ecozones

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

Distribution

0.55
Score: 
G
References: 
B004
Winter Distribution Description: 
in breeding range and southward

Number of Occurrences

widespread
Score: 
E
References: 
H126

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
References: 
LWR01
W027
Population

Population Size

Probably very large
Score: 
FG
References: 
H126
Trends

Trends

National trend = 3 (stable) but decline of >50% over 30yrs was detected, need to confirm (LWR01); BBS 1967-2000 (Canada): -5.1 (-12.9 to 3.5), P =0.24, N=56 routes, BBS 1966-2000 (North America): 0.1 (-3.2 to 3.4), P =0.96, N=137 routes CBC 1959-1988 (North America): 2.2 (0.1 to 4.4), P <0.05, N=731 counts, Populations are known to undergo large fluctuations (NatureServe), which may account for low precision of Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) trends. Most of the BBS decline was in 1989-1998, but trends have been downward in Canada over the past 2 decades (W027).
References: 
LWR01
W027
Threats

Threats

References: 
H126

Intrinsic Vulnerability

threats unknown in NWT, May be overhunted in some areas
Score: 
C
References: 
H126
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Widespread in NWT, National decline of >50% over 30yrs was detected, need to confirm
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

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

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