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Endangered and Threatened Birds of Maryland

November 13, 2003

The following are the latest species considered endangered or threatened in the State of Maryland. Please note that this is NOT the Federal endangered species list. This list was compiled by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Division. And remember, if you see an endangered or threatened species it is very important that you provide DNR with this information. Use the handy form at the Heritage site to make your report.

Endangered Species

Green DashWilson's plover
Green DashPiping plover
Green DashUpland sandpiper
Green DashGull-billed tern
Green DashRoyal tern
Green DashBlack skimmer
Green DashShort-eared owl
Green DashOlive-sided flycatcher
Green DashBewick's wren
Green DashSedge wren
Green DashLoggerheadshrike
Green DashSwainson's warbler
Green DashMourning warbler


Endangered Species -- Western Maryland Only

Green DashNorthern goshawk


Threatened Species

Green DashBald eagle
Green DashLeast tern
Green DashBlackburnian warbler
Green DashHenslow's sparrow


Species in Need of Conservation

Green DashAmerican bittern
Green DashLeast bittern
Green DashAm. Peregrine Falcon
Green DashBlack rail
Green DashCommon moorhen
Green DashAlder flycatcher
Green DashNashville warbler
Green DashCoastal plain swamp sparrow