Currently there are 159 species on the checklist, representing species confirmed to occur in the Granite Mountains as residents, migrants, or vagrants.  Resident (R) = present all year, breeds in the Granites (or area);Summer Resident (SR) = present in summer (spring-fall) and breeds in the Granites; Winter Resident (WR) = consistent presence in winter; Non-breeding Migrant (M) = present seasonally (inconsistent or for short duration), does not breed in Granites; Vagrant (V) = accidental, very unusual, presence is not predictable, or historic records only. (!) = non-native to area; (*) = direct evidence has been observed for nesting/breeding in the Granites.  A pdf version of this checklist can be downloaded here: GMBird Checklist.  We also have a booklet titled “Common Birds of the Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center”, available at the reserve.  If you are interested in obtaining one please contact a staff member.

To learn more about the species, click on the double arrow to the right of the common name (⇒); this will take you to the Cornell University All About Birds website. Photos linked to the species name are courtesy and copyright of © Mark Chappell (UC Riverside).