Southeast Conservation Blueprint Summary for North Carolina
Coastal & marine South Atlantic beach birds
This indicator is an index of habitat suitability for four shorebird species (American oystercatcher, Wilson's plover, least tern, piping plover) in the South Atlantic, based on observed abundance. It assesses beaches and nearby onshore habitats. Shorebirds' relative use of beaches and neighboring habitats for nesting, foraging, and breeding is an indicator of ecosystem health and quality. This indicator combines bird data from the U.S. Geological Survey and state waterbird biologists in FL, GA, SC, and NC.
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Percentile of importance for beach bird index species >80th percentile
>60th-80th percentile >40th-60th percentile >20th-40th percentile ≤20th percentile Open water or not identified as a priority
Created 11/20/2024 using the Southeast Conservation Blueprint Explorer
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