Snow Harfang Designated as "Threatened" Species

The snow harfang has recently been designated as "threat" by a committee of experts. A specialist consulted by La Presse hopes that this change of status will push governments to act to better protect this emblematic species of Quebec.

The Snow Harfang, an avian emblem of Quebec, was recently designated a "threatened" species following an expert meeting.

Snow harfang is declining due to some of the effects of climate change as well as other threats, experts conclude.