Missouri wildlife
Travel with kindness to all that lives
Half the joy of a Missouri RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.
Missouri's state bird, it nests along Ozark field edges.
Best months: Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct
Common in open country and along trails
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Large raptor, national symbol, often near water
Best months: Dec · Jan · Feb
Least concern, recovering from past declines
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