What are the two wild bird species
designated as endangered*
in Ontario?
* 'Endangered' means a species that lives in Ontario but faces immediate extinction or extirpation.
Photo: Alix d'Entremont
PROTHONTARY WARBLER
(Protonotaria citrea)
In Ontario, the Prothontary Warbler is found in the warm climate of the Carolinian deciduous forests, particularly in the south-west portion of the province. 10 years ago, there were only between 28 to 34 individuals in Ontario.
Photo: Gabriel Lugo
ROSEATE TERN
(Sterna dougallii)
A medium-sized tern, similar in appearance to several other species, The Roseate Tern is primarily a tropical bird, and while it usually breeds in tropical waters, some reach up to the north Atlantic temperate zones; including Ontario where it has bred in scattered localities.
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BarrytheBirder
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