Savannah sparrow (princeps subspecies) management plan: chapter 1
SPECIES INFORMATION
Date of Assessment: May 2000
Common Name: Sparrow princeps subspecies, Savannah
Scientific Name: Passerculus sandwichensis princeps
COSEWIC Status:Special Concern
Reason for Designation: This subspecies, endemic to Sable Island off Nova Scotia, has maintained a relatively stable population over several decades, varying between 2000 and 3000 individuals. This is roughly the number the island is able to support. There are currently no clear threats to the subspecies or its habitat. Despite this, the fact that the entire population is concentrated on a single small island is cause for concern.
Canadian Occurrence: Nova Scotia
COSEWIC Status History:Designated Special Concern in April 1979. Status reexamined and confirmed in May 2000. Last assessment based on an update status report.
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