Topics Related to Birds

Least Tern

Scientific Name: Ixobrychus exilis

Classification: Nongame-State listed as Special Concern

Abundance: Found along the coast (blue)

American Woodcock

Scientific Name: Scolopax minor 

Classification: Game Species

Abundance: Found throughout most of the state.

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Scientific Name: Picoides borealis
Classification: Endangered
Abundance: Rare

Peregrine Falcon

Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Found statewide

Great Horned Owl

Scientific Name: Bubo virginianus
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Statewide

Barred Owl

Scientific Name: Strix varia
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Statewide

Barn Owl

Scientific Name: Tyto alba
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Statewide

Red-Tailed Hawk

Scientific Name: Buteo jamaicensis

Classification: Nongame Species

Abundance: Found statewide

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Scientific Name: Buteo lineatus

Classification: Nongame Species

Abundance: Found statewide

Bald Eagle

Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus 

Classification: Nongame Species

Abundance: Found statewide