Colorado Field Ornithologists

Who We Are

Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) is devoted to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of Colorado's birds, and we are looking for bird enthusiasts just like you.

CFO is a non-profit statewide organization open to anyone interested in birds, including recreational birders and professional ornithologists. The diversity of our members' interests creates a dynamic organization and offers learning opportunities for all.

The Colorado Field Ornithologists' Quarterly

Review some of our sample articles in Colorado Birds.

County Birding Website

The best birding resource in the state of Colorado. Detailed information for over 880 places to go birding. Checklists for the entire state and on a county by county basis. Information on the best places to look for specialties and general information about birding in Colorado.
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Other Colorado Bird Clubs

There are several bird resource websites available to Colorado birders. » read more

Can you identify this bird? Have a closer look and then give us your expert answer. » read more

Join Now!
Interested in Colorado birds? Join CFO!
CFO is committed to encouraging new birders and we provide a unique opportunity for members to contribute to the conservation and knowledge of Colorado birds.

Subscribe to COBirds!
Get the most up-to-date birding information available. With over 900 members we are the largest and most active bird discussion listserv in the state! COBirds has migrated to Google. To find out how to get a Google Account and access the archives go to the COBirds website.

News, Events and Updates

• Summary of the 2010 CFO Convention

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Colorado Bird Photographs

View this extensive collection of Colorado bird photographs. » read more. And check out these other great Colorado bird photographers:

Ten Years of Project Funding Sponsered by CFO

The CFO Project Fund has a limited amount of money for grants to qualifying individuals or organizations, for projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds, and the habitats upon which they rely.
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