Black swift - Jasper

Black swift (Cypseloides niger) have been listed as an Endangered Species by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). In Jasper National Park, black swifts nest in canyon waterfalls and may be affected by decreases in water flow on account of decreased snow pack and glacial melt, and specific recreational activities that may disturb nesting birds. Data are collected by trained observers during the breeding season to identify breeding sites to inform management action.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:56 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:56 (UTC)
contact_email brenda.shepherd@pc.gc.ca
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open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2017-10-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Parc national Jasper", "Martinet sombre", "Cypseloides niger", "Comité sur la situation des espèces en péril au Canada", "COSEPAC"], "en": ["Jasper National Park", "Black swift", "Cypseloides niger", "Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada", "COSEWIC"]}
open_canada_subject ["nature_and_environment"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Martinet sombre - Jasper
update_frequency P1Y