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.

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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.

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News, Events and Updates

Colorado RBA

Ten Years of Project Funding by CFO
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2010 CFO Convention in Ft. Collins! Details to follow.

Colorado Birds: The Colorado Field Ornithologists' Quarterly. Read some sample articles.

Check out Nathan Pieplow's new blog Earbirding.com. Recording, identifying, and interpreting bird sounds.

Colorado Bird Photographs.
An extensive collection of Colorado bird photographs. And check out these other great Colorado photographers: Bill Schmoker, Rachel Hopper, Tony Leukering, Carol Blackard, David Waltman, Glenn Walbek, Ron Green, Thomas Heinrich, and Greg Joder.

County Birding Website!
The best birding resource in the state of Colorado. Detailed information for over 880 places to go birding in Colorado. 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.