The following are the species considered endangered, threatened or in need of conservation (ETI) in the State of Maryland as of December 2016. Please note that this is NOT the Federal endangered species list. This list was compiled by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Division. The DNR list and documentation provides information on global status, US status as well as suggestions on documenting sightings of ETI species.
Species in Need of Conservation in Maryland
Barn Owl
Common Gallinule
Golden-winged Warbler
Henslow’s Sparrow
Least Bittern
American Peregrine Falcon
Common Moorhen
Alder Flycatcher
Forster’s Tern
Coastal Plain Swamp Sparrow
Northern Harrier
Northern Waterthrush
Saltmarsh Sparrow