Listed Species in McDufffie
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Species | Federal Status | State Status | Habitat | Threats |
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Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus | T | E | Inland waterways and estuarine areas in Georgia. An active eagle nest was located in McDuffie County in 1998 and 2002. | Major factor in initial decline was lowered reproductive success following use of DDT. Current threats include habitat destruction, disturbance at the nest, illegal shooting, electrocution, impact injuries, and lead poisoning. |