Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This canyon and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and American Wigeon among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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