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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Mountain Bluebird
Mourning Dove

Violet-Green Swallow

Pinyon Jay
Bushtit

Green-Tailed Towhee
Osprey

Pinyon Pine

Spotted Towhee

Clark'S Nutcracker

Cock'S-Head

Alpine Yucca
White-Breasted Nuthatch

Mountain Chickadee
American Goldfinch

Bullock'S Oriole
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The Fort Garland ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Costilla County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Costilla County nearby has 78% more documented species, Fort Garland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Costilla 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 Costilla County County.