Big Bend National Park

Birds and Birdwatching
white winged dove Turkey Vulture Ruby Throated Hummer
Gray Hawk Scaled Quail Mexican Jay

Big Bend National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. It is home to about 450 species of birds, more than any other national park in the United States.
Click on the topics below to learn more about the birds of Big Bend.

You Asked About Birds?
an introduction to birds of Big Bend NP

Lucifer Hummingbird Big Bend National Park
Bird Checklist

Rare Bird Records:

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Winter 2003 Winter 2002 Winter 2001 Winter 2000 Winter 1999

Elf Owls

Listen to a roadrunner Listen to the Elf Owls!

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