Wings of the West: A High-Country Birding Challenge
Step into the diverse ecosystems of Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties with this interactive bird identification game. From the alpine peaks of Steamboat Springs to the high desert canyons of the Western Slope, Northwest Colorado is home to some of the most spectacular avian species in the Rockies.
The Goal
Put your field skills to the test! Your objective is to correctly identify the local bird species appearing in your “viewfinder” based on their unique silhouettes, colors, and habitat clues.
How to Play
Observe: Look closely at the bird appearing in the sky. Pay attention to its color (like the vibrant sky-blue of a Bluebird) and its size.
Identify: Select the correct species name from the buttons below the viewing area.
Learn: If you are correct, you’ll see which specific Northwest Colorado habitat that bird calls home—whether it’s the sagebrush flats or the river valleys.
Explore: Click “Next Bird” to continue your journey through the region’s birdlife.
Local Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for the Greater Sage-Grouse—a legendary resident of Moffat County’s high desert that is as elusive as it is iconic!