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| General Comments |
The Lazuli Bunting breeds in the western half of North America and winters mainly from Mexico southward. It is accidental in the state: three confirmed records, with one other 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]. Lastly, an apparent male was photographed at a feeder in Carteret from 19-21 Aug 2019* [Chat 85:139 link]. One was reported just west of Boone (Watauga) on 9 May 2021 [Chat 85:130 link]; this report is currently being reviewed. Another report -- of one photographed in a suburban area of western Wake on 10 May 2022 [Chat 86:87 link] -- is being reviewed by the NC BRC as well. Photos of the 2013 and 2019 birds are on the Carolina Bird Club Photo Gallery; both are at feeders, and though the quality of the photos are rather poor, they were good enough (along with written details) for NC BRC acceptance. |
| Breeding Status |
Nonbreeder |
| NC BRC List |
Definitive |
| State Status |
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| U.S. Status |
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| State Rank |
SA |
| Global Rank |
G5 |
| Coastal Plain |
Two accepted records (see above).
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| Piedmont |
One accepted record (see above); another from 2022 is to be reviewed. |
| Mountains |
No confirmed records, but one under review. |
| Finding Tips |
1/2* |
| Attribution |
LeGrand[2024-08-01], LeGrand[2023-04-12], LeGrand[2022-09-14] |
