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Wildlife & Habitat
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Wildlife & Habitat
Bird Watching
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following provides information on birds of Nevada and bird watching
opportunities in Nevada, such as the relative abundance of a species
in preferred habitat and the season( s) of occurrence. All birds in
Nevada are protected by Federal and/or State law with the exception
of the European starling, rock dove and house sparrow. Contact the
individual web sites or Division of Wildlife Regional offices for
more information.
Bird Checklists of Nevada
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Nevada Department of Wildlife is divided into three administrative
regions - the western , eastern and southern. Each region has its
own individual and unique topographic and vegetative zones. Habitat
types that are preferred by each species and the areas where birds
are most likely to be observed are included in most field guides
to bird identification.
The Western Region
Situated in northwestern Nevada (see map), is composed of many different
topographic and vegetative zones. Elevations range from 3,400 feet
in the lower valleys to over 11,000 feet on some of the higher mountain
peaks. The following list contains 289 species of birds that may
be observed within the Western Region. Accidental occurrence of
species that do not normally occur are presented at the end of the
list.
Bird Checklist - NW Nevada (PDF)
The Eastern Region
Situated in the northeastern third of Nevada, is composed of many
different topographic and vegetative zones. Elevations range from
4,200 feet in the lower valleys to over 13,000 feet on Mt. Wheeler
in the South Snake Range. The following list contains 264 species
of birds that may be observed within the Eastern Region. Accidental
occurrence of species that do not normally
occur are presented at the end of the list.
Bird Checklist - NE Nevada (PDF)
The Southern Region
Situated in southern Nevada, is composed of many different topographic
and vegetative zones. Elevations range from 500 feet in the lower
valleys to over 13,000 feet on some of the higher mountain peaks.
The following list contains 314 species of birds that may be observed
within the Southern Region. Accidental occurrence of species that
do not normally occur are presented at the end of the list.
Bird Checklist - Southern Nevada (PDF)
Bird Watching Festivals
More Bird Watching Resources
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