This article is one of a series providing information aboutendemism among birds in the World's various zoogeographic zones. For an overview of this subject seeEndemism in birds.
This article covers easternNorth America, i.e. the regions of theUnited States andCanada which lie east of theRocky Mountains.
There are no families endemic to this region, although a high proportion of the species in the following families are endemics or near-endemics:
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Most bird species which are endemic to this region have ranges which are too large to qualify for Birdlife International's restricted-range endemic status; consequently, this region has noEndemic Bird Areas defined. However, there are twosecondary areas, namely:
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The following is a list of species endemic to this region:
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In addition, the following are endemic as breeding species:
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The following species are near-endemic:
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