New Mexico – Animal, Insect, & Plant ID Guides
We have done our best to create ID guides for the common animals, insects, and plants that live in New Mexico.
Below you will find the links. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!
If you find errors in any of the guides below, please leave a comment at the bottom of that specific page or send me a message HERE. Thanks!
Types of BIRDS in New Mexico:
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The MOST Common BACKYARD Birds (18)
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Doves and Pigeons (7)
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Ducks (19)
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Eagles (2)
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Falcons (5)
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Finches (14)
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Geese and Swans (7)
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Gulls (7)
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Hawks (13)
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Herons and Egrets (8)
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Hummingbirds (7)
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Orioles (5)
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Owls (12)
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Shorebirds (10)
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Sparrows (31)
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Vultures (2)
- Warblers (20)
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Water Birds (28)
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Woodpeckers (10)
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Wrens (7)
Types of REPTILES/AMPHIBIANS in New Mexico:
Types of MAMMALS in New Mexico:
Types of INSECTS & ARACHNIDS in New Mexico:
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Bees (15)
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Butterflies (28)
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Caterpillars (9)
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Cockroaches (5)
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Common Spiders (21)
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Ladybugs (9)
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Scorpions (9)
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Stink Bugs (7)
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Ticks (8)
Types of PLANTS in New Mexico:
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Blue Wildflowers (16)
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Purple Wildflowers (23)
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Orange Wildflowers (8)
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Red Wildflowers (9)
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White Wildflowers (10)
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Yellow Wildflowers (16)
- Milkweed (7)
I’m a 23 year resident if New Mexico. I have never seen geese or swans or gulls here. I have seen lots of Ravens, Blue Jays (several varieties) and other Corvids. Also Red-Winged Blackbirds.