Swallows - Jasper

Bank swallows (Riparia riparia) and Barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) have been listed as Threatened species by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). In Jasper National Park, black swifts nest at variety of sites associated with vertical soil banks, including riverbanks and road cuts. Barn swallows nest at variety of sites associated with vegetation and artificial structures, including meadows and culverts. 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, 21:34 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:34 (UTC)
contact_email brenda.shepherd@pc.gc.ca
contact_person {}
criticality_level ["educators", "nongovernmental_organizations", "scientists", "students"]
data_dictionary []
geographic_scope ["48"]
open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2017-10-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Parc national Jasper", "oiseaux", "Hirondelle de rivage", "Riparia riparia", "Hirondelle rustique", "Hirundo rustica"], "en": ["Jasper National Park", "birds", "Bank swallow", "Riparia riparia", "Barn swallow", "Hirundo rustica"]}
open_canada_subject ["nature_and_environment"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Hirondelles - Jasper
update_frequency P1Y