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Range map information

For current range maps, or to create a report of species at risk in a specific area, check out the NWT Species and Habitat Viewer.

Note that range maps are approximate and may change. Range maps are provided for information only and are not intended for legal use. For the most up to date information, contact the Species at Risk Biologist with the Government of the Northwest Territories (address below).

Territorially-managed species

For NWT species at risk managed under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act:

  • NWT range maps and shapefiles are available from:

Species at Risk Biologist
Environment and Climate Change
Government of the Northwest Territories
PO Box 1320, Yellowknife NT  X1A 2L9
Ph: (867) 767-9237 ext. 53214
Email: sara@gov.nt.ca

Migratory birds

Migratory bird species ranges for the NWT and Nunavut are directly available for download from the Government of Canada: