There are many different different kinds of wildlife in the western Cordillera that have claimed this particular area for a home. Some of these awesome species are the Mountain goat, Rosy Finch,Wolverines, Rocky Mountain Elk, and Stone Sheep. Many animals are not able to adapt to the chilly climate of the ecozone, therefore lowering the biodiversity in this particular area.
Mountain Goat
The Mountain Goat is one of the amazing species that has made its home in the Western Cordillera. These creatures are extremely sure footed and strong. They can climb steep mountain cliffs with ease and can leap a distance of up to 12 ft high. These goats usually live high up in the mountains, so they need their thick shaggy fur for protection. These goats are also herbivores, and they eat many of the leafy greens. If you go to the Western Cordillera then it is always cool to see these strong beasts in their natural habitat.
Rosy Finch
During the summer breeding season, they are primarily found on the rocky tundra and snowfields of high mountains. They are generally found in the same type of open habitat during the winter months, although they can also be found in suburban settings at times. They feed mostly off of seeds and some bugs. During feeding time, this bird mostly eats off of the ground, but can occasionally catch bugs out of the air. Some of these birds live in Alaska and parts of the Rockies may be permanent residents. However, most of them live in Canada and the continental United States move to lower elevations during the winter, and will sometimes move well eastward into the Great Plains. If you like bird watching, and you want to see this bird in its natural habitat then the Western Cordillera is a great place to go for all your bird watching passion.
The Grizzly Bear
These powerful beasts are an amazing creature that lives in the Western Cordillera. The grizzly bear is an omnivore so its diet vary's widely. They will pretty much eat anything from roots and berries to deer and insects. In the late summer and early fall these kings of the northern forests will start their yearly period of high gluttony to store up extra fat for the winter. In the past there were a lot more grizzly's than there are today. In the past there were about 50,000 grizzly bears, but now there are an estimated 1,800 grizzly's in Canada.Grizzly bears are found many different habitats, from dense forests to subalpine meadows, open plains and arctic tundra. Although you may not want to run into any if these big guys on a family trip, it is really cool to see them from a distance unobserved.
Mountain Bluebird
The Mountain Bluebird is a medium sized bird in the thrush family. It lives up to five years in its wild natural habitat and is often found in orchards, farmland and open mountain meadows near trees. This delicate bird builds its nest in higher elevation tree cavities and makes its nest out of fine straw, bark, hair, and feathers. This bird is actually carnivorous and most of it's diet consists of bugs and insects. Its most common predators are American kestrels, Cooper's hawks and American crows. If you ever come across this lovely bird than you can appreciate the shade of its bright blue plumage.