Topics Related to Birds

Scientific Name: Pandion haliaetusClassification: Nongame SpeciesAbundance: Found statewide

Scientific Name: Egretta thulaClassification: NongameAbundance: Coastwide-Breeds in North Carolina; also wintersin the state, but in smaller numbers (brown dots)

Scientific Name: Egretta thulaClassification: NongameAbundance: Found statewide

Scientific Name: Cathartes auraClassification: Nongame SpeciesAbundance: Found statewide

Scientific Name: Rallus crepitansClassification: Game SpeciesAbundance: Coast (blue area)

Scientific Name: Protonotaria citreaClassification: Nongame SpeciesAbundance: Common throughout the Coastal Plain; uncommon in Piedmont; rare in mountains

Scientific Name: Zenaida macrouraClassification: Game SpeciesAbundance: Common throughout state 

Scientific Name: Lanius ludovicianusClassification: Nongame Species-State listed as Special ConcernAbundance: Varying from locally fairly common to virtual extirpation 

Scientific Name: Sialia sialisClassification: Nongame SpeciesAbundance: Statewide

Scientific Name: Bonasa umbelius Classification: Game SpeciesAbundance: Found in western NC; northern Piedmont