Family: Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Authority: Young, Braun, Oyler-McCance, Hupp & Quinn, 2000

Red List Category

Criteria: B2ab(i,ii,iii,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This species qualifies as Endangered because it has a very small occupied range which is severely fragmented and declining. Habitat fragmentation is particularly concerning given that the species requires a variety of adjacent habitats. Management strategies are being implemented which aim to reverse current population declines over the next 15 years.

Population size: 1700

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 37,500 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Nearctic
USFWS - Bird of Conservation Concern
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome