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The Long-eared Owl is found in open woodlands across Canada, mainly in southern regions. It is not well monitored in Canada, but data from the Christmas Bird Count suggest that the population has shown a moderate decrease since 1970. This species has been identified as a priority for conservation and/or stewardship in one or more Bird Conservation Region Strategies in Canada.
Habitat loss and degradation appears to be the most serious cause of management concern (Marks et al. 1994). In eastern Canada this may be due to loss of open woodland and pastures to urbanization as well as to reforestation of open habitats; in western Canada loss of riparian woodland is a concern (Marks et al. 1994).
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.