Abundance Codes
C = COMMON - Found consistently in large numbers in
appropriate habitat and season
F = FAIRLY COMMON-- Found consistently in moderate numbers in
appropriate habitat and season
U = UNCOMMON - Inconsistently found in small numbers in
appropriate habitat and season
R = RARE - Found infrequently but annually in very small
numbers in appropriate habitat and season
O = OCCASIONAL - Not observed annually, but a few individuals
may occur some years in appropriate habitat and season
A = ACCIDENTAL - Not expected and out of normal range (few
records)
I = IRREGULAR - Abundance may vary greatly from year to year.
(A range is given. Example: IW(R-C) = rare to common winter
visitant)
Status Codes
P = Permanent Resident (Found year round in the state)
S = Summer Resident (Present in the state during the nesting
season)
W = Winter Visitant (Present in the state during January
and/or February)
T = Transient (Migrates through the state in spring and/or
fall) |
