NARBA defines rare birds as birds who are infrequent visitors to the U.S. and Canada, or birds who are difficult to find due to their habits or due to the short duration of their stays in our area. The following list includes all of the rare birds that are reported by NARBA. If you are aware of any of these birds in the U.S. or Canada, please send your report to staff@narba.org. Please provide the location and observation date, plus a phone number where we can reach you for further details, if needed.

Remember that it is considered proper courtesy to also notify the rare bird alert (RBA) in the locality of the rare bird. A list of local Rare Bird Alerts for the United States and Canada on the American Birding Association web site.

Birds reported on the Texas Rare Bird Alert include birds listed on the Texas Review List as well as birds of special interest. Reports for the Texas RBA should also be sent to staff@narba.org.