It's Not Just All About Birds

Because of the diversity of the natural habitat, the Yuma area is home to over 380 species of birds. The terrain ranges from the Colorado River, lake and marshland areas to the rocky foothills, expansive sandy plains to the high desert peaks. The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Kofa's Palm Canyon, Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area and the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge provide homes for birds and animals that live here all year round, while others drop in just for the winter. Besides the birdlife, the ecosystems in and around the Yuma area support butterflies, bats, reptiles and small mammals.

The Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival, usually in April , celebrates the rich diversity of birds and wildlife along the Colorado River. Explore the Sonoran Desert, Imperial Wildlife Refuge, Yuma West Wetlands, Imperial Sand Dunes, Palm Canyon & guided tours to Mexico. The scheduled events include candlelight ghost walks through the most haunted city in Arizona, batwatching, river tours, visits to a sacred desert mountain petroglyph area and more. To register and learn more, visit www.yumabirding.org Below is a partial list of the birds that live and migrate to the Yuma area.