Mountain plover (Charadrius montanus) recovery strategy: chapter 1
SPECIES ASSESSMENT INFORMATION FROM COSEWIC
| Date of Assessment: |
November 2000 |
| Common Name: |
Mountain Plover |
| Scientific Name: |
Charadrius montanus |
| COSEWIC Status: |
Endangered |
| Reason for Designation: |
This species occurs in extremely low numbers in Canada; it is dependent on habitats resulting from overgrazing, which are very rare in Canada. |
| Canadian Occurrence: |
Alberta, Saskatchewan |
| COSEWIC Status History: |
Designated Endangered in April 1987. Status re-examined and confirmed in November 2000. Last assessment based on an update status report. |
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