Animals and Plants
Effective beginning 6/2/2025: This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency, is under review and content may change.
The Southwest is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Take some time to look and listen next time you're in the forest!
Endangered or Invasive Species
Endangered Species
The Threatened, Endangered & Sensitive (TES) Species Program is dedicated to conserve and recover plant and animal species that need special management attention and to restore National Forest and Grassland ecosystems and habitats.
Invasive Species
Invasive species threatening Region 3 range from disease pathogens to mammals. For information on invasive animals, insects and plants visit our Forest Health section.
Hummingbirds in the Southwest
Guide to Maintaining and Improving Habitat for Hummingbirds
Hummingbird numbers are declining due to habitat loss, changes in the distribution and abundance of nectar plants (which are affected by climate change), the spread of invasive plants, and pesticide use.
This guide is intended to help you provide and improve habitat for hummingbirds and other pollinators in Arizona and New Mexico.
Additional Resources
BudBurst - Monitor seasonal changes in plants with a national network of community scientists.
USDA Plant Database - filtered to show plants in Arizona and New Mexico with common names.
Southwestern Region Observations
See what others nearby have shared in the Southwestern Region, then add your own observations.