Quiz: Which North Carolina Bird Are You?

The barred owl is native to the Eastern United States, but spread to parts of the Pacific Northwest in the twentieth century. They dwell in mature hardwood forests, often near water. You're most likely to hear them at night when they are most active. (Photo by Philip Brown via Unsplash)

The indigo bunting is one of the most prevalent song birds of the Eastern United States. Their habitats consist of forest edges and overgrown fields. Males are deep blue, while females are brown and much harder for predators to spot. (Photo by Patrice Bouchard via Unsplash)

The roseate tern is a marine species with a historical range that includes much of the Eastern United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. They are endangered due to human impact, competition, and predation. During breeding season, their bills and legs turn red-orange. (Photo by EarnestTse via iStock)

The rufa red knot is a long distance aviation master, migrating between Tierra del Fuego and the Central Canadian Arctic. Their plumage is rusty red in the arctic and gray in the South. Unfortunately, they are threatened due to coastal development and over-harvesting of the horseshoe crab, one of their main food sources. (Photo by ps50ace via iStock)

The great blue heron is a wader species whose NC populations have remarkably increased since the 1980's due to an increase in ponds and reservoirs. While they are most common in the Piedmont, they have been known to feed in Brackish waters. They also nest in trees to avoid predators. (Photo by Lauren McLaughlin)