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Mass Audubon State of the Birds

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Sora
Porzana carolina

Despite a modest increase in the distribution of the elusive Sora as shown by Breeding Bird Atlas 2, the fact remains that this small marshbird and its freshwater wetland habitat will continue to require careful protection if the species is to survive as a breeder in Massachusetts. Due to its restricted distribution in Massachusetts, the Sora was recently proposed for protection under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act.
Conservation Status
No Action: Likely Increase

Tracking This Bird In Massachusetts

Climate Vulnerability Score

No data
Mass Audubon Mean likelihood of occurrence (current)
Mass Audubon Mean likelihood of occurrence (2050)
Mass Audubon Absolute change in likelihood of occurrence
no data
U.S. Forest Service Climate Change Bird Atlas (Hadly Hi emissions scenario)a
No data available
National Audubon Societyb
No data available
a USFS model data for Massachusetts by 2100
b National Audubon Society's Climate Change Atlas was completed on a continental scale.

Breeding Bird Atlas

Atlas I Blocks
26
Atlas II Blocks
48
Percent of state occupied - Atlas I
2
Percent of state occupied - Atlas II
4
Percent change
146

Breeding Bird Survey

Annual trend 1966-2010
P-value
Number of routes
Recent trend 2000-2010

Christmas Bird Count

Trend (1963-2008)
0
Significantly different than zero
Trend (1963-1979)
3
Significantly different than zero
no
Trend (1979-2008)
-1
Significantly different than zero
no

Habitat Usage

Breeding

Open Freshwater Marsh

Wintering

Does not winter in Massachusetts