The native of the two birds, Merriam’s turkey can be found in the high-elevation foothills of western Colorado. They will travel up to 40 miles between two habitats depending on the season.

Four common species in Colorado include broad-tailed, black-chinned, rufous, and calliope hummingbirds. Attracting hummingbirds can be done with brightly colored, native plants that bloom ...

nearly half of aridland birds and 43% of grassland birds across the U.S., including the Western meadowlark in Colorado, have disappeared. Between the lines: A blow to birds is a blow to the economy.