Locations in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Species in Rio Grande County
Common Species in Rio Grande County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Aythya americana
Redhead
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Lasallia papulosa
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Nucifraga columbiana
Clark's Nutcracker
Cynomys gunnisoni
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Rio Grande County
Explore 16 documented locations in Rio Grande County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (1 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (14 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 Rio Grande County's natural heritage.