The only large-scale survey that monitors the population of the Lapland Longspur in Canada is the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The current analysis combines CBC data from the United States and Canada, but the bulk of the birds included breed in northern Canada and results are likely reflective of the population in Canada. Numbers reported during the CBC fluctuate widely and precision is low, but suggest a large increase in population relative to the early 1970s (see graph in table below). There are no other widespread, long-term monitoring data available for this species although, at the local level, an 18-year record of productivity for Lapland Longspurs on Bylot Island showed stable trends in the number of eggs laid, nesting success and hatching success (Gauthier et al. 2013). The Lapland Longspur is at an acceptable level relative to its national population goal (see North America graph below).
Additional information on: Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
