White-tailed ptarmigan occupancy report
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Title
White-tailed ptarmigan occupancy report
Description
In 2010, the white-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura; WTPT) was petitioned to be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The petitioners cited climate change and its impacts to a species dependent on alpine habitats as the main threat to the viability of WTPT populations. Colorado supports the largest population of WTPT in the lower 48 states. Thus, if the species does become listed, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will be responsible for the bulk of the protection and management of the species, yet understanding of the species distribution and demographic parameters is limited.
To develop a baseline distribution and inventory of the species, statewide occupancy surveys were conducted in 2011. These surveys will be used to respond to the petition to list the WTPT and to monitor populations as climate change and other disturbances impact the viability of the species over time.
To develop a baseline distribution and inventory of the species, statewide occupancy surveys were conducted in 2011. These surveys will be used to respond to the petition to list the WTPT and to monitor populations as climate change and other disturbances impact the viability of the species over time.
Creator
Seglund, Amy
Subject
White-tailed ptarmigan
Lagopus leucura
Endangered Species Act
Occupancy surveys
Extent
16 pages
Date Created
2011
Type
Text
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Publisher
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Collection
Citation
Seglund, Amy, “White-tailed ptarmigan occupancy report,” CPW Digital Collections, accessed May 13, 2025, https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/items/show/115.