Southern Canada from southern Alberta to south-western Manitoba, south through west-central USA to northern Texas; winters south to northern Mexico.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 20,000 (2010) and increasing.
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation through cultivation, over-grazing and fire, and the controlling of small mammal populations (prairie-dog towns and gopher populations) limiting food resources, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet