| General Comments |
Accidental; two confirmed records, with three others currently under review. An immature male was seen and photographed by numerous observers at Fort Macon SP (Carteret) from 22 Mar - 2 Apr 1996* [Chat 62:183-84 link], [Chat 61:262 link]. A male of indeterminate age was photographed at a feeder in Jamestown (Guilford) on 2 Apr 2013* [Chat 77:98 link], [Chat 78:8-13 link]. Two additional reports in fall 2019 along or near the coast were reviewed by the NC BRC [Chat 84:80 link]; each was considered as Unresolved, with an additional round of review and voting needed for acceptance. Lastly, one was reported just west of Boone (Watauga) on 9 May 2021 [Chat 85:130 link]; this report is currently being reviewed. The Lazuli Bunting breeds in the western half of North America and winters mainly from Mexico southward. |
