Species at Risk

Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) Status in Canada: Special Concern Status in Ontario: Special Concern Status at SWCR: Very Common This iconic butterfly is easily recognized by the distinctive orange and black patterns on its large wings. Caterpillars have a distinctive look of their own, with bright bands of yellow, black, and white along their bodies and […]

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Louisiana Waterthrush

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) Status in Canada: Special Concern Status in Ontario: Special Concern Status at SWCR: Rare breeding bird This Medium-sized migratory songbird has a distinctive light stripe above the eye. It nests in the wetland habitats of the SWCR. Quick Facts: In Ontario, it only breeds in the province’s most southern regions. It is […]

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Karner Blue

Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) Status in Canada: Extirpated Status in Ontario: Extirpated Status at SWCR: Extirpated This small butterfly has blue wings that measure only 22 to 32 mm across! Males are a brighter blue than females, who make up for it by having bright orange crescents around silver and black spots on their wings. […]

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Frosted Elfin

Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus ssp. Incisalia) Status in Canada: Extirpated Status in Ontario: Extirpated Status at SWCR: Extirpated It gets it’s frosted appearance from a scattering of pale coloured scales on the underside of its wings. The SWCR was home to the last Ontario population, and our efforts are now focused on restoring habitat in the […]

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Eastern Wood-Pewee

Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) Status in Canada: Special Concern Status in Ontario: Not yet Listed Status at SWCR: Abundant and widespread breeding bird This migratory songbird is common to the Norfolk region, but declining throughout its range. Quick Facts: This songbird has a distinct call: “PEE-a-wee”. It eats flying insects, hunting them from high perches in […]

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Eastern Whip-poor-will

Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferous, or Caprimulgus vociferus) Status in Canada: Threatened Status in Ontario: Threatened Status at SWCR: Common breeding bird It is hard to spot this medium-sized songbird because it nests on the ground and has excellent camouflage. Quick Facts: It eats nocturnal insects and is most active at dusk and dawn. It breeds at […]

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Cerulean Warbler

Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulean, or Dendroica cerulea) Status in Canada: Endangered Status in Ontario: Threatened Status at SWCR: Rare breeding bird Cerulean Warbler is a small, insectivorous songbird that nests in mature deciduous forests and can be found in the Nursery Tract during the breeding season. Quick Facts: In Ontario, it breeds primarily in two distinct […]

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Butternut

Butternut  (Juglans cinerea) Status in Canada: Endangered Status in Ontario: Endangered Status at SWCR: Uncommon Butternut is a small to medium size tree that generally grows alone or in small groups within a range of deciduous and mixed forests. Quick Facts: It is affected by many different exotic diseases and pests. The combination of these […]

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Bird’s-foot Violet

Bird’s-foot Violet (Viola pedata) Status in Canada: Endangered Status in Ontario: Endangered Status at SWCR: Rare – 1 location This low-growing perennial herb flowers in both spring and autumn. In Canada, it only occurs in a small area of southwestern Ontario. Quick Facts: There are only five populations left in Canada, and the population at the […]

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American Badger

American  Badger (Taxidea taxus ssp. jacksoni) Status in Canada: Endangered Status in Ontario: Endangered Status at SWCR: Rare The American badger is best recognized by its distinct head patterning. Its range in Ontario is very restricted. Quick Facts: It is a member of the Weasel family. It is perfectly adapted for digging, with long, stout front […]