Shenandoah National Park National Park Service

 U.S. Department of the Interior

Full Species List of Birds

Shenandoah National Park has 196 resident and transient bird 

species. About half of these species, including 18 warbler species, 

breed in the park. Approximately 30 species are year-round 

residents. These include often-seen birds such as tufted titmice 

(Baeolophus bicolor), red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), 

Carolina chickadees (Poecile carolinensis), wild turkeys (Meleagris 

gallopavo), and barred owls (Strix varia). The Park includes a wide 

variety of forest plant communities, and provides essential habitat 

for neotropical migratory bird migration and nesting. Certain 

areas, such as Big Meadows, support species that can be found 

nowhere else in the park. 

Habitat degradation and forest fragmentation are the primary 

threats to most of the park’s bird species. These threats are of 

particular concern for migratory species. Their breeding habitat 

and migratory stop-over grounds are degraded when mature 

deciduous forests are lost and remaining forests are fragmented 

and isolated. The profound changes in forest composition and 

structure brought about by invasive insect infestations, such as 

the loss of hemlock groves due to the hemlock wooly adelgid 

(Adelges tsugae), can also impact bird species composition and 

distribution within the park. Similarly, forest changes resulting 

from climate change are likely to impact bird populations.

This checklist was compiled on March 10, 2015 using data 

exported from the National Park Service NPSpecies database. The 

database can be accessed at https://irma.nps.gov/NPSpecies/.

Here you will find search tools that make it possible to create 

updated or customized lists. This checklist and others are found 

at https://irma.nps.gov/NPSecies/Search/SpeciesList/SHEN. 

Please be advised that Latin scientific names often change as a 

result of new research; therefore, scientific names used here may 

not reflect the most current accepted nomenclature.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Regulus satrapa

Strix varia

Bombycilla cedrorum
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Birds

Accipiter cooperii Cooper's Hawk P Uc N B MF, XF; All G5 VA: 

S3B,S3N

Accipiter gentilis Northern Goshawk P O N V MF, XF; Fa, Wi G5

Accipiter striatus Sharp-shinned Hawk P Uc N R MF, XF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S3S4

Actitis macularia Spotted Sandpiper P R N M WL; Sp, Fa

Aegolius acadicus Northern Saw-whet Owl P R N M MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1B,S2N

Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged Blackbird P Uc N B WL; All G5 VA: S5

Aix sponsa Wood Duck P Uc N B WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Ammodramus henslowii Henslow's Sparrow P O N M ME; Su, Fa G4 VA: S1B

Ammodramus savannarum Grasshopper Sparrow P R N M ME; Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Anas crecca Green-winged Teal P O N V Sp, Fa G5 VA: SU

Anas discors Blue-winged Teal P O N V Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

S1B,S2N

Anas platyrhynchos Mallard P O N M WL; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S4

Anas rubripes American Black Duck P O N V Wi G5 VA: S4

Anthus spinoletta Water Pipit P R N M ME; Sp, Fa

Antrostomus vociferus Whip-poor-will P Uc N B FE; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle P R N W ME, RO; Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

SHB,S1N

Archilochus colubris Ruby-throated 

Hummingbird

P C N B PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Ardea alba Great Egret P O N V Su G5 VA: 

S2S3B,S

3N

Ardea herodias Great Blue Heron P O N V WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: 

S3B,S5N

Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl P O N V ME G5 VA: 

S1B,S3N

Asio otus Long-eared Owl P O N V PW; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1B,S2N

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National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Baeolophus bicolor Tufted Titmouse P C N B CU, MF; All G5 VA: S5

Bartramia longicauda Upland Sandpiper P R N M ME; Sp, Su G5 VA: S1B

Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing P Uc N B PW; All G5 VA: S4

Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse P O N MP; B MF; All G5 VA: S5

Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern P O N V Sp, Fa G4 VA: 

S1B,S2N

Branta canadensis Canada Goose P O N M ME, WL; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S3S4

Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl P Uc N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret P O N V Fa G5 VA: SNA

Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk P C N B ME; All G5 VA: S4

Buteo lagopus Rough-legged Hawk P O N V ME; Wi G5 VA: S1N

Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered Hawk P Uc N B MF, XF; All G5 VA: S4

Buteo platypterus Broad-winged Hawk P C N B MF, XF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Butorides virescens Green Heron P O N V Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Calcarius lapponicus Lapland Longspur P R N M ME; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S1N

Cardellina canadensis Canada Warbler P O N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: 

S3S4B

Cardellina pusilla Wilson's Warbler P O N V SS; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Cardinal P A N B CU, SS; All G5 VA: S5

Carduelis flammea Common Redpoll P R N V PW; Wi

Cathartes aura Turkey Vulture P C N B PW G5 VA: S4

Catharus fuscescens Veery P A N B MF, WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Catharus guttatus Hermit Thrush P Uc N M PW; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1B,S5N

Catharus minimus Gray-cheeked Thrush P R N M MF; Sp, Su G5 VA: SNA

Catharus ustulatus Swainson's Thrush P Uc N M PW; Sp, Su G5 VA: S1B

Certhia americana Brown Creeper P Uc N R MF; All G5 VA: 

S3B,S5N

Chaetura pelagica Chimney Swift P C N B PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Charadrius vociferus Killdeer P O N B CU, ME; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Chordeiles minor Common Nighthawk P Uc N B CU, ME, WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Circus cyaneus Northern Harrier P O N V ME, WL; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1S2B,S

3N

Coccothraustes vespertinus Evening Grosbeak P O N M CU, MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S1N

Coccyzus americanus Yellow-billed Cuckoo P Uc N B MF, XF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5B

Coccyzus erythropthalmus Black-billed Cuckoo P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4B

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National Park Service

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Colaptes auratus Northern Flicker P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Colinus virginianus Northern Bobwhite P R N R ME, SS; All G5 VA: S5

Columba livia Rock Dove P Uc N B CU; All G5 VA: SNA

Contopus cooperi Olive-sided Flycatcher P O N M FE; Sp, Fa G4 VA: SHB

Contopus virens Eastern Wood-pewee P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Coragyps atratus Black Vulture P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S4

Corvus brachyrhynchos American Crow P A N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Corvus corax Common Raven P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S4

Corvus ossifragus Fish Crow P O N V All G5 VA: S4

Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay P C N B CU, FE, MF; All G5 VA: S5

Cygnus columbianus

columbianus

Tundra Swan P O N V Sp, Fa

Dendroica pinus Pine Warbler P Uc N B MF, XF; All

Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink P R N M ME; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S1B

Dryocopus pileatus Pileated Woodpecker P Uc N B MF, XF; All G5 VA: S5

Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird P C N B CU, ME, WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Empidonax alnorum Alder Flycatcher P O N M SS; Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

S1S2B

Empidonax flaviventris Yellow-bellied 

Flycatcher

P Uc N M MF; Fa G5 VA: S1B

Empidonax minimus Least Flycatcher P O N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: 

S3S4B

Empidonax traillii Willow Flycatcher P O N M SS; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S4B

Empidonax virescens Acadian Flycatcher P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark P R N R ME; All G5 VA: S4

Euphagus carolinus Rusty Blackbird P R N M MF, WL; Sp, Fa G4 VA: 

SNRN

Falco columbarius Merlin P Uc N M Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon P O N MP; B RO; All G4 VA: 

S1B,S2N

Falco sparverius American Kestrel P O N B CU, ME; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Gallinago gallinago Common Snipe P O N M WL; Sp, Fa

Geothlypis formosa Kentucky Warbler P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Geothlypis philadelphia Mourning Warbler P O N M MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S1B

Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat P O N B WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Haemorhous mexicanus House Finch P Uc N MP; B CU; Sp, Wi G5 VA: SNA

Haemorhous purpureus Purple Finch P O N M CU, ME, MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1B,S5N

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National Park Service

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle P O N V PW; All G5 VA: 

S3S4B,S

3S4N

Helmitheros vermivorum Worm-eating Warbler P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow P Uc N B CU, ME; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush P A N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Icteria virens Yellow-breasted Chat P O N B SS; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S5

Icterus galbula Baltimore Oriole P R N B CU, FE, MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Icterus spurius Orchard Oriole P R N M CU, FE, MF, WL; Sp, Su G5 VA: S4

Junco hyemalis Dark-eyed Junco P A N B PW; All G5 VA: S4

Lanius excubitor Northern Shrike P O N V PW; Wi G5

Larus argentatus Herring Gull P O N V Sp, Fa G5 VA: S4

Larus delawarensis Ring-billed gull P O N V Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

SNRN

Loxia curvirostra Red Crossbill P R N V MF; All G5 VA: S1

Loxia leucoptera White-winged Crossbill P O N V MF; Wi G5

Megaceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher P O N R WL; All G5 VA: S5

Megascops asio Eastern Screech-Owl P Uc N B MF, XF; All G5 VA: S5

Melanerpes carolinus Red-bellied 

Woodpecker

P C N B MF; All G5 VA: S5

Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-headed 

Woodpecker

P R N R FE, MF, XF; All G5 VA: S4B

Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey P O N MP; B CU, ME, MF, SS; All G5 VA: S5

Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow P Uc N M ME, WL; Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

S1B,S4S

5N

Melospiza lincolnii Lincoln's Sparrow P R N M SS, WL; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Melospiza melodia Song Sparrow P C N B FE, SS, WL; All G5 VA: S5

Mimus polyglottos Northern Mockingbird P O N B CU, ME; All G5 VA: S5

Mniotilta varia Black-and-white 

Warbler

P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Molothrus ater Brown-headed Cowbird P C N B CU, ME; Su, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S5

Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested 

Flycatcher

P C N B CU, FE, SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Nycticorax nycticorax Black-crowned NightheronP O N V Su G5 VA: 

S3B,S4N

Oporornis agilis Connecticut Warbler P O N M FE, SS; Wi G4 VA: SNA

Oreothlypis celata Orange-crowned 

Warbler

P R N M MF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Oreothlypis peregrina Tennessee Warbler P Uc N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Oreothlypis ruficapilla Nashville Warbler P R N M MF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S1B

Pandion haliaetus Osprey P O N V Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Parkesia motacilla Louisiana Waterthrush P Uc N B WL; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Parkesia noveboracensis Northern Waterthrush P O N M MF, WL; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S1B

Passer domesticus House Sparrow P Uc Nn MP; B CU; All G5 VA: SNA

Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah Sparrow P O N M ME; Sp, Fa G5 VA: 

S3S4B,S

4N

Passerella iliaca Fox Sparrow P Uc N R MF, SS; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S3N

Passerina caerulea Blue Grosbeak P O N M FE, SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting P A N B FE, SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff Swallow P O N M PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: 

S3S4B

Phalacrocorax auritus

floridanus

Double-crested 

Cormorant

P O U V Sp, Fa

Phasianus colchicus Ring-necked Pheasant P O Nn V All G5 VA: SNA

Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-breasted Grosbeak P C N B CU, MF, XF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Picoides pubescens Downy Woodpecker P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Picoides villosus Hairy Woodpecker P Uc N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Pinicola enucleator Pine Grosbeak P O N V PW; Sp, Wi G5

Pipilo erythrophthalmus Eastern Towhee P C N B SS; All G5 VA: S5

Piranga olivacea Scarlet Tanager P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Wi G5 VA: S5

Piranga rubra Summer Tanager P R N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S5

Plectrophenax nivalis Snow Bunting P R N V ME; Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

SNRN

Podilymbus podiceps Pied-billed Grebe P O N V PW G5 VA: 

S1S2B,S

4N

Poecile atricapillus Black-capped Chickadee P Uc N R CU, MF, XF; All G5 VA: S5

Poecile carolinensis Carolina Chickadee P C N B CU, ME, MF; All G5 VA: S5

Polioptila caerulea Blue-gray Gnatcatcher P Uc N B FE, MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow P R N M ME; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Progne subis Purple Martin P R N M PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Quiscalus quiscula Common Grackle P C N B PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Rallus limicola Virginia Rail P O N V Sp G5 VA: 

S2B,S3N

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned Kinglet P C N R MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

SNRN

Regulus satrapa Golden-crowned Kinglet P C N R MF; All G5 VA: 

S2B,S5N

Riparia riparia Bank Swallow P R N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S3B

Sayornis phoebe Eastern Phoebe P C N B CU, FE; All G5 VA: S5

Scolopax minor American Woodcock P Uc N B ME, MF; All G5 VA: S5

Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbird P A N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga americana Northern Parula P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga caerulescens Black-throated Blue 

Warbler

P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Setophaga castanea Bay-breasted Warbler P O N M MF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Setophaga cerulea Cerulean Warbler P Uc N MP; B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G4 VA: 

S3S4B

Setophaga citrina Hooded Warbler P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga coronata Yellow-rumped Warbler P Uc N M MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S5N

Setophaga discolor Prairie Warbler P Uc N B SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga dominica Yellow-throated 

Warbler

P O N M MF, XF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Setophaga fusca Blackburnian Warbler P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S2B

Setophaga magnolia Magnolia Warbler P Uc N M MF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S2B

Setophaga palmarum Palm Warbler P O N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Setophaga pensylvanica Chestnut-sided Warbler P C N B FE, MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Setophaga petechia Yellow Warbler P O N M SS; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga ruticilla American Redstart P A N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Setophaga striata Blackpoll Warbler P O N M MF, XF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Setophaga tigrina Cape May Warbler P Uc N M MF, XF; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Setophaga virens Black-throated Green 

Warbler

P Uc N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Sialia sialis Eastern Bluebird P C N B CU, ME; All G5 VA: S5

Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch P O N R MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S2B,S4N

Sitta carolinensis White-breasted 

Nuthatch

P C N B MF; All G5 VA: S5

Sphyrapicus varius Yellow-bellied 

Sapsucker

P Uc N B FE, MF; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

S1B,S4N

Spinus pinus Pine Siskin P Uc N M PW; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: S4N

Spinus tristis American Goldfinch P A N B CU, ME, SS; All G5 VA: S5

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National Park Service

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
 Scientific Name Common Names Occ Abd Nat NPS 

Tags

Park Tags GRank SRank

Spizella arborea American Tree Sparrow P R N M FE, SS G5 VA: 

SNRN

Spizella passerina Chipping Sparrow P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Spizella pusilla Field Sparrow P C N B SS; All G5 VA: S5

Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern Rough-winged 

Swallow

P Uc N M PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Sterna caspia Caspian Tern P O U V

Strix varia Barred Owl P Uc N B MF, WL; All G5 VA: S5

Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark P R N B ME; All G5 VA: S5

Sturnus vulgaris European Starling P Uc Nn MP; B CU; All G5 VA: SNA

Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow P O N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: S5

Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina Wren P C N B SS; All G5 VA: S5

Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher P Uc N B CU, ME; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Tringa solitaria Solitary Sandpiper P R N M WL; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Troglodytes aedon House Wren P Uc N B PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Troglodytes troglodytes Winter Wren P R N B MF; All

Turdus migratorius American Robin P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird P O N B FE, SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Vermivora chrysoptera Golden-winged Warbler P Uc N M MF, SS; Sp, Su G4 VA: S3B

Vermivora cyanoptera Blue-winged Warbler P Uc N M FE; Sp, Su G5 VA: S3B

Vireo flavifrons Yellow-throated Vireo P Uc N B FE; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Vireo gilvus Warbling Vireo P R N M PW; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Vireo griseus White-eyed Vireo P Uc N B SS; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo P C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S5

Vireo philadelphicus Philadelphia Vireo P R N M PW; Sp, Fa G5 VA: SNA

Vireo solitarius Solitary Vireo, BlueheadedP C N B MF; Sp, Su, Fa G5 VA: S4

Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove P C N B PW; All G5 VA: S5

Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated Sparrow P O N R PW; Sp, Fa, Wi G5 VA: 

SNRN

Zonotrichia leucophrys White-crowned Sparrow P C N R SS G5 VA: S4N

Report Species Count: 196

Key

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
Code Term Definition

Occurrence (Occ) P Present Species occurs in park; current, reliable evidence available.

PP Probably Present High confidence species occurs in park but current, verified evidence needed.

Un Unconfirmed Species is attributed to park but evidence is weak or absent.

NP Not In Park Species is not known to occur in park.

Occurrence Tags A Adjacent Species is known to occur in areas near to or contiguous with park boundaries.

FR False Report Species was reported to occur within the park, but current evidence indicates 

the report was based on misidentification, a taxonomic concept no longer 

accepted, or other similar problem of error or interpretation.

H Historical Species' historical occurrence in park is documented. Assigned based on 

judgment as opposed to determination based on age of the most recent 

evidence.

Abundance (Abd) A Abundant Animals: May be seen daily, in suitable habitat and season, and counted in 

relatively large numbers. Plants, Chromista, Protozoa, and Fungi: Large number 

of individuals; wide ecological amplitude or occurring in habitats covering a large 

portion of the park

C Common Animals: May be seen daily, in suitable habitat and season, but not in large 

numbers. Plants, Chromista, Protozoa, and Fungi: Large numbers of individuals 

predictably occurring in commonly encountered habitats but not those covering 

a large portion of the park

Uc Uncommon Animals: Likely to be seen monthly in appropriate habitat and season. May be 

locally common. Plants, Chromista, Protozoa, and Fungi: Few to moderate 

numbers of individuals; occurring either sporadically in commonly encountered 

habitats or in uncommon habitats

R Rare Animals: Present, but usually seen only a few times each year. Plants, Chromista, 

Protozoa, and Fungi: Few individuals, usually restricted to small areas of rare 

habitat

O Occasional Animals: Occurs in the park at least once every few years, varying in numbers, 

but not necessarily every year. Plants, Chromista, Protozoa, and Fungi: 

Abundance variable from year to year (e.g., desert plants)

U Unknown Abundance unknown

Nativeness (Nat) N Native Species naturally occurring in park or region.

Nn Non-native Species occurring on park lands as a result of deliberate or accidental human 

activities.

U Unknown Nativeness status is unknown or ambiguous.

Nativeness Tags R Restoration Also refers to reintroductions. Native species that has been extirpated or 

substantially diminished from the park as a result of human-induced change, and 

that has been or is in the process of being restored.

C Cultivated Species has been introduced or is maintained as part of the park's mission, 

significance, or cultural landscape (e.g., orchards, crops, fields)

I Invasive Non-native species whose introduction is likely to cause economic or 

environmental harm.

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
Nativeness Tags N Noxious Designation by a governmental authority. Species grows aggressively and has 

broad environmental tolerance that allows it to establish in many locations.

Management Tags EC Exploitation 

Concern

Species is considered a target for collection, poaching, commercial harvesting, or 

other non-permitted or exploitative activities.

MP Management 

Priority

Species warrants particular management attention as determined by park 

management staff.

Seasonality Tags B Breeder Population reproduces in the park.

R Resident A significant population is maintained in the park but does not breed within park 

boundaries.

M Migratory Species occurs in the park only while in transition between breeding and 

wintering grounds.

S Summer Typically spending only summer months in the park.

W Winter Typically spending only winter months in the park.

V Vagrant Park is outside of species' usual range.

ParkTags Code Term Definition

Vegetation Life Form Form

Tr Tree Tree

Sh Shrub Shrub

Vi Vine Vine

He Herb Herb

Gr Graminoid Graminoid (grass)

Fe Fern Fern

Ly Lycopod Lycopod

Habitat Hab

AQ Aquatic Within rivers, streams and ponds

CU Cultural Planted by humans, either by pre-park residents or park employees/contractors

FE Forest Edge Forest borders and field margins

ME Meadow Meadows, fields, lawns, forest clearings, and ruderal habitats

MF Mesic forest Mesic and dry-mesic forests; represents a majority of park’s forested area

RO Rock outcrop Exposed and shaded outcrops, boulder fields, talus slopes, and rocky barrens

SS Shrub/Scrub Second growth forest and habitats dominated by shrubs

WL Wetland Riparian areas, seeps, springs, fens, swamps, and wetland hummocks

XF Xeric forest Dry forests, including heath woodlands and shrublands

PW Park wide Park wide

Seasons when the species 

is most easily 

encountered. 

Seas

Sp Spring Spring (Mar, Apr, May)

Su Summer Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug)

Fa Fall Fall (Sept, Oct)

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest. 
Seasons when the species 

is most easily 

encountered. 

Wi Winter Winter (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

All All Year All Year Round

GRank and SRank information is provided by NatureServe (www.natureserve.org) and its network of natural heritage member programs, a 

leading source of information about rare and endangered species, and threatened ecosystems.

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Species List for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN)

This represents information currently in the NPSpecies data system at the date and time the list was generated. Records are continually 

being added or updated by National Park Service staff. There is a key with definitions at the bottom of the report. To report an error or 

make a suggestion, go to https://irma.nps.gov/npspecies/suggest.