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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

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ridges and washes. The refuge encompasses both the historic Colorado River channel as well as a channelized portion constructed in the late 1960s. Along with these main waterbodies, several important
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removal enhances the natural riparian habitat and provides hunting opportunities. In return, populations are regulated, and the sustainability of the ecosystem is maintained.
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for migratory birds. Over 250 species of birds have been identified at Cibola NWR, including
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Cibola NWR undertakes major projects annually including the conservation of a
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Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Arizona
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Wilderness areas within the Lower Colorado River Valley
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The Refuge is one of the last major stop overs of the
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are home to many wildlife species that reside in this
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IUCN category

Map showing the location of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
United States
La Paz County
Arizona
Imperial County
California
United States
Palo Verde, California
33°18′42″N 114°41′21″W / 33.3116995°N 114.6891244°W / 33.3116995; -114.6891244
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge
Colorado River
Arizona
California
desert
backwaters
Yuma Desert
Sonoran Desert
Pacific Flyway
Canada geese
golden eagles
great blue herons
sandhill cranes
snowy egrets
southwestern willow flycatcher
mule deer
Gambel's quail

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