Gila River
Status
Established
Year Established
1972
Location
Station
State
New Mexico
National Forest Regions
Southwestern Region (R3)
32.785, -108.613056
Gila River Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
402ac (163ha)
Elevation Range
4,250' (1,295m) - 4,600' (1,402m)
Primary Features
The only well developed example of the riparian ecosystem in New Mexico and provides habitat for well over 100 species of birds, including the gray hawk (Buteo nitidus) and Mexican black hawk (Butoegallus anthrancinus), and Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinis)
Last updated January 31, 2023