Scientific Name: Egretta thula
Classification: Nongame
Abundance: Coastwide-Breeds in North Carolina; also winters
in the state, but in smaller numbers (brown dots)
Scientific Name: Cathartes aura
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Found statewide
Scientific Name: Rallus crepitans
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Coast (blue area)
Scientific Name: Protonotaria citrea
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Common throughout the Coastal Plain; uncommon in Piedmont; rare in mountains
Scientific Name: Zenaida macroura
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Common throughout state
Scientific Name: Lanius ludovicianus
Classification: Nongame Species-State listed as Special Concern
Abundance: Varying from locally fairly common to virtual extirpation
Scientific Name: Bonasa umbelius
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Found in western NC; northern Piedmont