Eagle Nest
Ecosystem Overview
The Eagle Nest ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in colfax county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Raton, Eagle Nest hosts 64% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 colfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Cynomys gunnisoni
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Verbena macdougalii
Macdougal's vervain
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Astragalus hallii
Empidonax difficilis
Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Corvus corax
common raven
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Euphilotes spaldingi
Spalding'S Blue
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
Cicindela oregona
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Colfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Eagle Nest. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Eagle Nestwithin Colfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.