Dependent on ponds and wetlands throughout its annual cycle, the Pied-billed Grebe is widely distributed across Canada. Results from the Breeding Bird Survey indicate that the abundance of this species has increased moderately in Canada relative to 1970, despite some regional variation. 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, the Pied-billed Grebe is susceptible to broad-scale loss and degradation of wetlands because it depends on these habitats throughout both breeding and non-breeding seasons (Muller and Storer 1999, Sandilands 2007). The species appears to respond well to managed or restored wetlands (Hagy and McClain 2015). Suitable nesting habitat may be limited in some areas; 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.
