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Scientific NameHemphillia malonei SizeUp to 2 inches HabitatLow elevation mixed hardwood-conifer forests StatusNot listed About Hemphillia malonei is one of several species of jumping slug that inhabit the Pacific Northwest. This peculiar gastropod is endemic to the Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood areas in Washington and Oregon (meaning those are the only places on earth […]
June 2, 2021
Scientific NameCharadrius alexandrinus nivosus Size6 inches long HabitatCoastal beaches StatusFederally threatened subspecies; “Threatened” on Oregon’s Endangered Species List About The western snowy plover, a subspecies of the widely distributed snowy plover, is a small shore bird that winters and breeds along the pacific coast of the United States. It can be distinguished from other plovers […]
Scientific NameSturnella neglecta Size8-9 inches long HabitatOpen grasslands and prairies StatusNot listed federally; Listed as “Sensitive-Critical” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species List About Oregon’s state bird can be found perched on fence posts or atop shrubs in open grassy plains, filling the air with its flute-like song. The western meadowlark is about the size of a […]
Scientific NameNone Size6-10 feet tall, upwards of 500 pounds HabitatRemote forests About Few creatures have more speculation and anecdotal evidence surrounding them than Sasquatch does. Before the 19th century, when stories about the mysterious “ape man” began circulating in the American West, most Native American tribes had their own legends surrounding the enigmatic creature. Sasquatch, […]
Scientific NameOncorhynchus tshawytscha Size36″ in length and 30 lbs at maturation HabitatOcean waters and clean, cold rivers and streams StatusA Candidate for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act; Upper Klamath-Trinity river spring chinook “Threatened” under California’s Endangered Species Act About Chinook salmon are one of seven salmon species native to the Pacific Ocean. Chinook […]
Scientific NameCervus canadensis roosevelti SizeBulls average between 700 and 1100 lbs; cows average between 575 and 625 lbs HabitatOld growth forests with breaks in the canopy allowing sunlight to reach the floor StatusNot listed About The Roosevelt Elk, named for Theodore Roosevelt, is the largest of the four remaining North American elk subspecies. Males (bulls) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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