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Scientific NameGulo gulo Size25-34 inches long with a 7-10 inch tail; 2-55 lbs Habitatopen forests and alpine areas StatusListed as “Threatened” on Oregon’s Endangered Species List; Not Listed Federally About Wolverines The wolverine is the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family. However, due to its distinct build it is often said to resemble a […]
June 2, 2021
Scientific NameCentrocercus urophasianus Size2’ tall, weighs 2-7 lbs HabitatDry, shrubby meadows with abundant sagebrush StatusNot listed federally; Listed as “Sensitive” and “Sensitive-Critical” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species List About Sagebrush meadows in eastern Oregon provide the sage grouse with its year-round home and food source. These chicken-like birds are brownish-gray with white flecks and black bellies […]
Scientific NameCastor canadensis Sizecontinues growing throughout life, up to 4′ long and 65 pounds Habitatriparian zones and waterways StatusNot threatened; not listed About In addition to being the largest North American rodent, the beaver is Oregon’s state animal. The beaver has always been an important part of Oregon. While Oregon was being settled the fur […]
Scientific NamePandion haliaetus SizeWeight: 2.5-4.5 pounds | Wingspan: ~ 56 inches HabitatLakes, reservoirs, estuaries, and large rivers StatusNot threatened; not listed About Skilled artists in the air, ospreys can be seen diving into water bodies from heights of 30 to 100 feet to snag fish, which comprise 99% of these raptors’ diets. Osprey make their […]
Scientific NameOchotona princeps SizeWeight: 5-6 ounces Length: 6-8 inches HabitatAlpine and subalpine areas StatusNot listed federally; Listed as “sensitive” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species List About Commonly referred to as the “rock rabbit,” American pikas are small mammals that inhabit rocky, cold alpine and subalpine areas, typically at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 feet. Pikas are […]
Scientific NameStrix Occidentalis Size18″ in length, 42″ average wingspan HabitatLower elevation coniferous forests, especially old-growth StatusState and federally threatened species About With a 1990 appearance on the cover of Time magazine, the spotted owl is one of the best known species in Oregon, and remains the iconic poster child of old-growth forest protection. Medium in […]
Scientific NameGymnogyps californianus SizeHeight: 45-55 inches | Weight: 17-25 lbs. | Wingspan: 9-10 feet HabitatLarge swathes of land with tall trees, snags, or rocky cliffs for nesting and grasslands or oak savanna for foraging. StatusFederally endangered About Once eliminated from the wild, it is again possible to see California condors stretching out their mighty wingspan […]
Scientific NameEumetopias jubatus Size9-12 feet long, up to 2,500 pounds HabitatRocky shores off of coastal waters StatusWestern Distinct Population Segment listed as “endangered” federally, Eastern population delisted in 2013 About Steller sea lions, named for German botanist Georg Wilhelm Steller, are one of the largest members of the pinniped family which includes seals, sea lions […]
Scientific NamePuma concolor SizeLength: 6-8 feet. | Weight: Males 140-200 lbs.; females 75-100 lbs. HabitatOccupy a wide variety of biomes, but require habitat with large prey and cover for hunting. StatusWestern cougar not listed; eastern cougar extinct; Florida panther (a subspecies) “endangered” federally About Cougars are the second largest cat in North America. Despite their […]
Scientific NameOncorhynchus kisutch Size28″ in length and 8 lbs on average HabitatOpen coastal waters StatusFour “Evolutionary Significant Units” listed federally: Lower Columbia River (threatened), Oregon Coast (threatened), Southern Oregon and Northern California Coasts (threatened), Central California Coast (endangered); “Sensitive” on Oregon’s sensitive species list About Coho salmon are one of seven salmon species native to […]
Scientific NameActinemys marmorata SizeUp to 10” long HabitatStreams, large rivers and other slow-moving bodies of water StatusFederal listing status “under review”; Listed as “Sensitive-Critical” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species List; “Endangered” in Washington; “species of special concern” in California About The western pond turtle is a freshwater turtle species whose range extends from the Puget Sound […]
Scientific NameCanis lupus Size4.5-6.5 feet from nose to tail, 60-130 pounds HabitatA variety of habitats—from grasslands, deserts and tundra to mountainous woodlands StatusDelisted federally in 2020 (a small population of Mexican wolves in AZ and NM are still listed) About The gray wolf is a generalist by nature, meaning that it can survive in a […]
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