RFW Bird-watching Resources

Photo Lists for Rio Fernando Wetlands, Taos, NM

Includes eBird and CBC graphs (Longer loading times)

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Abundance classes:
  • Common: Almost always seen in suitable habitat and proper season.
  • Less Common: Present and seen often, in suitable habitat and proper season.
  • Uncommon: Present, but not often seen even in suitable habitat and proper season.
  • Rare: Unusual, seen only every 2 to 5 years.
  • Vagrant: Seeing these birds is highly unusual. They are out of their normal range.

 

Size classes (Length of bird from toes to bill):
  • Very Small: 3 inches 5 inches. (Example: Hummingbird or Kinglet)
  • Small: From 5 inches to 9 inches. (Example: Sparrow)
  • Medium: From 9 inches to 15 inches. (Example: Rock Pigeon or Northern Flicker)
  • Large: From 15 inches to 26 inches. (Example: American Crow or Mallard)
  • Very Large: Greater than 26 inches. (Example: Bald Eagle)

 

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Select Species by Season & Abundance:

Select a Family Grouping:

Select a Single Species:

From Taxonomic List:
From Alphabetic List:

All Species: