Birds of Colorado
Colorado State Bird:
Lark
Bunting
Colorado is home to approximately 400
bird species. Interesting species found in this
state include the Mountain Bluebird, Western Tanager,
Sandhill Crane, Hooded Merganser, Bald Eagle, and
Peregrine Falcon.
Colorado birding hot spots include
Waterton Canyon in the Denver Metropolitan area, Monte
Vista National Wildlife Refuge in South Central
Colorado, Black Canyon on the Gunnison National Park in
Southwest Colorado, and Browns Park National Wildlife
Refuge in Northwest Colorado.
The
Colorado Field Ornithologists' website has a nice
collection of Colorado bird photographs.
For a checklists and birding
information by county, visit the
Colorado
County Birding website.
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Colorado
Compact guide, designed to fit in a backpack or pocket.
Features about 175 birds, organized by family. A
locator map shows regional birding hot spots. 125
easy access individual bird entries provide a photograph
of the bird, recognition tips, and details on behavior,
habitat, and local sites. Includes an alphabetical
index with life list.
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Colorado Birding
Resources
Links to information regarding
Colorado Birds and Birding
