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Northern Saw-whet Owl

Scientific Name: Aegolius acadicus

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Thresholds:

GlobalInformation20,000
Sub-regional/National SARInformation19

Global

1% of the global population estimate. This threshold is used to identify trigger species and IBAs under categories A4i/ii and A4iv.

Sub-regional/National SAR

The sub-regional/national SAR threshold = 1% of the COSEWIC population estimate for the region (provinces/territories) in which the species is listed as being at risk. This threshold is used to identify trigger species and IBAs under criterion C1.

Osoyoos Oxbows (BC261)
Number Year Season
222005Winter