Locations in Costilla County, Colorado
Species in Costilla County
Common Species in Costilla County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
pinyon jay
Nucifraga columbiana
Clark's Nutcracker
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Cynomys gunnisoni
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Sterna hirundo
common tern
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
western harvester ant
Disonycha alternata
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Costilla County
Explore 13 documented locations in Costilla County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (1 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (10 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Costilla County's natural heritage.