You can use it for research or reference. To access the current information, please visit NatureCounts - The State of Canada’s Birds (external link).
Understanding the status of bird populations in the context of clear management goals is important to highlight species of concern and help prioritize the use of limited resources. In 2012, Environment and Climate Change Canada developed quantitative, species-specific population goals for most native bird species in Canada. We developed a variety of goals depending on whether: the species is harvested, distribution changed from historical levels or is very restricted in Canada, abundance declined, and/or if current abundance meets societal and ecological needs. Recognizing that bird populations vary naturally over time and thus some deviation around the goal is expected, we also developed acceptable limits relative to the goal. We assessed the current population of each species with respect to these goals. Under this system, species falling within those limits do not trigger immediate conservation concerns because they are reasonably close to their goals. Species falling below or above their limits are flagged either as possible species at risk or those that may require population management.
For more details, see the "General introduction and methods" section.