A priority species is one that is particularly threatened in terms of the species' long-term survival. All priority species have been selected through rigorous scientific analysis, and most represent a broad array of other birds and wildlife that use the same habitat type. Conservation focused on priority species is almost always focused on priority habitats as well. Audubon has identified 32 priority-bird species within the Atlantic Flyway. 

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Latin:  Ammospiza caudacuta

American Woodcock

Latin:  Scolopax minor

Black Rail

Latin:  Laterallus jamaicensis

Wood Thrush

Latin:  Hylocichla mustelina

Grasshopper Sparrow

Latin:  Ammodramus savannarum

Cerulean Warbler

Latin:  Setophaga cerulea

Prothonotary Warbler

Latin:  Protonotaria citrea

American Black Duck

Latin:  Anas rubripes

Black Skimmer

Latin:  Rynchops niger

Red Knot

Latin:  Calidris canutus

Seaside Sparrow

Latin:  Ammospiza maritima

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Latin:  Setophaga caerulescens