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Birds

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Nelson's Sparrow

Latin:  Ammospiza nelsoni

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Eurasian Hobby

Latin:  Falco subbuteo

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Crested Myna

Latin:  Acridotheres cristatellus

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Colima Warbler

Latin:  Leiothlypis crissalis

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Aleutian Tern

Latin:  Onychoprion aleuticus

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Painted Redstart

Latin:  Myioborus pictus

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Lawrence's Goldfinch

Latin:  Spinus lawrencei

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Curlew Sandpiper

Latin:  Calidris ferruginea

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    Tundra Swan
    Priority Birds

    Tundra Swan

    The Tundra Swan is known for its exquisite features and courting rituals, which have made it revered throughout history.

    Green-winged Teal
    Priority Birds

    Green-winged Teal

    The first to arrive and last to leave, the Green-winged Teal spends a very short period wintering in southern states including North Carolina, so spotting one may require some planning. 

    Brown-headed Nuthatch
    Priority Birds

    Brown-headed Nuthatch

    The Brown-headed Nuthatch is fondly known to Audubon North Carolina (ANC) as our quintessential southern bird. 

    Chimney Swift
    Priority Birds

    Chimney Swift

    The small, agile, fast-flying Chimney Swift is readily identified by its characteristic "flying cigar" profile. 

    The Greatest Threat Our Birds Face Today
    Climate

    The Greatest Threat Our Birds Face Today

    Read about Audubon’s landmark study showing the severe impacts of climate change on birds.

    Energy

    Energy

    In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on alternative fuel sources. Audubon North Carolina applauds this focus on conservation and reducing the overall carbon footprint. 

    Biomass

    Biomass

    Woody biomass utilization is deriving energy from the trees and woody plants, including limbs, needles and other woody parts grown in a forest that are the by-products of forest management. 

    Wind Power
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    Wind Power

    Audubon North Carolina strongly supports properly sited wind power as a renewable energy source that helps reduce the threats posed to birds and people by climate change.

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