Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Pagosa Springs. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Pagosa Springs. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 2 nearby locations in Archuleta County County, Colorado
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Archuleta County County.
The Pagosa Springs ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Archuleta County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Archuleta County nearby has 65% more documented species, Pagosa Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Archuleta County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Cliff Swallow
Redhead
teal, common teal
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Lewis's Woodpecker
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
spotted sandpiper
American Crow
Brewer's blackbird
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
pintail, northern pintail
Ring-necked Duck
trumpeter swan
Aspen Poplar
Thyme-Leaved Sandmat
Red-osier dogwood, red willow
Rocky Mountain penstemon
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