Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) COSEWIC status report: chapter 1

COSEWIC Assessment Summary

 

Assessment Summary – November 2003

Common name : Northern Bobwhite

Scientific name : Colinus virginianus

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : This species depends on native prairie and old meadow habitats that have largely disappeared from its southern Ontario range.  Its population has declined drastically over the last 30 years and shows no sign of significant recovery.  There is perhaps only one viable population in Canada, on Walpole Island, Ontario.  The status of this species is complicated by the presence of many introduced populations which typically do not persist and whose genetic composition may pose a threat to native populations.

Occurrence : Ontario

Status history : Designated Endangered in April 1994.  Status re-examined and confirmed in November 2003.  Last assessment based on an update status report with an addendum.

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