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Hudson Bay Lowlands
What is at risk in my area?
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Note: updated September 11, 2009.
This list is a summary of Species at Risk in the Hudson Bay Lowlands region.
For the complete Species at Risk in Ontario List regulation (O. Reg. 230/08) please consult e-Laws.
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| Taxonomy | Common Name | Scientific Name | OMNR Status | Range Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | END | range |
| Birds | Short-eared Owl | Asio flammeus | SC | range |
| Birds | Red Knot rufa subspecies | Calidris canutus rufa | END | range |
| Birds | Black Tern | Chlidonias niger | SC | range |
| Birds | Common nighthawk [PDF fact sheet] | Chordeiles minor | SC | |
| Birds | Olive-sided flycatcher [PDF fact sheet] | Contopus cooperi | SC | |
| Birds | Yellow Rail | Coturnicops noveboracensis | SC | range |
| Mammals | Beluga | Delphinapterus leucas | SC | range |
| Mammals | Wolverine | Gulo gulo | THR | range |
| Birds | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | SC | range |
| Birds | Eskimo Curlew | Numenius borealis | END | range |
| Mammals | Woodland Caribou (Forest-dwelling boreal population) | Rangifer tarandus caribou | THR | range |
| Mammals | Polar Bear | Ursus maritimus | THR | range |
| Birds | Canada warbler [PDF fact sheet] | Wilsonia canadensis | SC |
Glossary
| OMNR STATUS | DEFINITION | |
|---|---|---|
| EXP | Extirpated | A species that no longer exists in the wild in Ontario but still occurs elsewhere. |
| END | Endangered | A species facing imminent extinction or extirpation in Ontario which is a candidate for regulation under Ontario's ESA. |
| THR | Threatened | A species that is at risk of becoming endangered in Ontario if limiting factors are not reversed. |
| SC | Special Concern (formerly Vulnerable) |
A species with characteristics that make it sensitive to human activities or natural events. |
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Last Modified: September 16, 2009