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Dependent on ponds and wetlands throughout its annual cycle, the Pied-billed Grebe is widely distributed across Canada. Results from the Breeding Bird Survey indicates that abundance of this species has increased in Canada relative to 1970, although during that time the population has shown strong fluctuations among years. Impacts of wetland loss are likely important, but remain unquantified. This species has been identified as a priority for conservation and/or stewardship in one or more Bird Conservation Region Strategies in Canada.
Like many other waterbirds, Pied-billed Grebes have likely been affected by broad-scale loss and degradation of wetlands because they depend on these habitats throughout both breeding and wintering seasons (Muller and Storer 1999, Sandilands 2007). Suitable nesting habitat may also be limited, and both nests and eggs may be lost due to wave action from storms or from human disturbance and recreational activities (Muller and Storer 1999).
Environment and Climate Change Canada and partners have developed Bird Conservation Region Strategies in each of Canada’s Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs). In these strategies, selected species are identified as priorities for one or more of the following reasons:
Select any of the sub-regions below to view the BCR strategy for additional details.