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Barn Owl

Latin:  Tyto alba

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Northern Pygmy-Owl

Latin:  Glaucidium gnoma

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Eastern Screech-Owl

Latin:  Megascops asio

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Western Screech-Owl

Latin:  Megascops kennicottii

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Whiskered Screech-Owl

Latin:  Megascops trichopsis

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Spotted Owl

Latin:  Strix occidentalis

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Barred Owl

Latin:  Strix varia

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Northern Hawk Owl

Latin:  Surnia ulula

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    Cerulean Warbler
    Priority Birds

    Cerulean Warbler

    Cerulean Warbler is one of the species of highest conservation concern and is been considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.

    Saltmarsh Sparrow
    Priority Birds

    Saltmarsh Sparrow

    Saltmarsh Sparrows are tiny, social birds weighing less than 1 ounce. It can be difficult to spot this bird as they spend most of their time on the ground within the tall grasses of a salt marsh where they make a home.

    Tundra Swan
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    Tundra Swan

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

    Green-winged Teal
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    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
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    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. 

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