Cuivre River State Park
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Cuivre River State Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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