Wildlife Species Spotlight
Check out these in-depth profiles of some of New Jersey's rare species.
 | Red-Shouldered HawkThe Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a forest hawk listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. It is not highly visible and can go undetected in wetland forests where it lives and nests. |
 | American OystercatcherThe American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is listed as a species of special conservation concern. This species is considered to be in decline in New Jersey. |
 | Atlantic Loggerhead TurtleThe Atlantic loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) is recognized across the globe as an endangered species. Loggerhead populations are currently a tiny fraction of their historic size. |
 | BobolinkThe breeding population of the Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryziorus) is considered to threatened in New Jersey. We are working to help manage and restore grasslands for Bobolinks and other grassland dependent birds. |
 | Brook Snaketail DragonflyThe beautiful brook snaketail dragonfly is listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey. |
 | PinnipedsSeals (pinnipeds) are the commonly found along the New Jersey coast in winter. They are protected by the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. |
 | FisherThroughout the 1700s and 1800s fishers were relentlessly pursued for the value of their fur while concurrently their forest habitat was destroyed. Today fishers are striving to reoccupy much of their historical range. |
 | Blue-Spotted SalamanderAs winter draws to a close, there is perhaps no more faithful a reminder of the onset of spring than the return of amphibians to woodland vernal pools. Among the earliest to arrive is the State endangered blue-spotted salamander. |
 | Shortnose SturgeonThe Delaware River provides critical habitat to New Jersey’s only endangered fish species – the shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum). It can be found throughout the Delaware River estuary, occasionally entering the nearshore ocean off Delaware Bay. |
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