26. Suacnary - Endangered and threatened species 



Name of species: Red-shouldered Hawk 



Species legal status and authority: Threatened in North Carolina 



(Cooper et al. , 1977) . 



Number of populations on site: 2+ pairs 



Number of individuals per population: 2 (male and female) per 



pair plus young of year 



Size or Maturity of individuals: all ages 



Phenology of population: not applicable 



Eg: vegetative % 

 flowering % 

 fruiting % 



General vigor of population: Excellent 



Disturbance or threats to population: Drainage and conversion to 



agriculture , pesticides , clear- 

 cutting 



Habitat characteristics 



Plant community: CT 1, 2 



Topography: 



Soil Series: 



Microclimate: 



Drainage basin: 



Other plants and animal species present: See Master Species List. 



AERIAL OR DETAILED MAPS WITH POPULATIONS CLEARLY MARKED. 



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