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In the U.S. state of Colorado 519 species of birds have been documented as of September 2022 according to the Colorado Bird Records Committee (CBRC) of Colorado Field Ornithologists. [ 1 ] This list is presented in the taxonomic sequence of the Check-list of North and Middle American Birds , 7th edition through the 63rd Supplement, published by ...
Colorado state insignia; Type Symbol Image Adopted Coat of arms: Coat of Arms of the State of Colorado [a] November 11, 1861 March 15, 1877 CRS 24-80-901 [1] Flag: Flag of the State of Colorado [4] June 5, 1911 SB 118-1911 February 28, 1928 SB 152-1929 March 31, 1964 Logo Colorado state government logo [5] See Colorado state logo. March 26 ...
The black-billed magpie is an unmistakable bird within its range. It is a medium-sized bird that measures 45–60 centimeters (18–24 in) from tip to tail. It is largely black, with white scapulars, belly, and primaries, and the wings and tail are an iridescent blue-green. The tail is made up of long, layered feathers, the middle pair of which ...
A white-tailed ptarmigan, common above timberline. This is a comprehensive listing of the bird species recorded in Rocky Mountain National Park, a 265,461 acres (107,428 ha) park in the U.S. state of Colorado.
The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven states, followed by the western meadowlark as the state bird of six states. The District of Columbia designated a district bird in 1938. [4] Of the five inhabited territories of the United States, American Samoa and Puerto Rico are the only ones without territorial birds.
Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. Black-chinned hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri (R) Calliope hummingbird, Selasphorus calliope (PP) Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus; Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus
There is a large patch of white on the wings and they have a relatively short tail with white tips at the end of the feathers. Breeding males have an all black body with a large white patch on the upper part of the wing. Nonbreeding males and females look similar and are grayish brown with white stripes. [4] Measurements: [5]
The wetlands is one of the most important areas for birds in Colorado since it provides habitat for migrating waterbirds or shorebirds. It hosts thirteen threatened, endangered and sensitive species. [4] The bald eagle and the peregrine falcon use the wetlands. The snowy plover and the white-faced ibis have been documented