The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse struggles to survive in less than five percent of their historical range in Washington.
Category: Shrubsteppe
Greater Sage Grouse
A resident of Washington’s shrubsteppe ecosystem, these birds are currently endangered.
Taylor’s Checkerspot
Endemic to the Pacific Northwest, this striking butterfly is near local extinction in Washington.
Streaked Horned Lark
Endangered in Washington, this rare bird can be found in grasslands south of Puget Sound, nesting in the JBLM airfields.
Vesper Sparrow
The Oregon vesper sparrow spends April through September in Washington. It is near local extinction in Washington.
