Based on 3,522 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Colorado, American Pika is most often recorded in August; in Colorado it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #9 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Ochotona princeps
American Pika in Colorado by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Colorado in August
Mule Deer
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Moose
Wapiti
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Bighorn Sheep
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Places to look in Colorado
National ForestWhite River National Forest
Botanical GardenDenver Botanic Gardens
National ForestRio Grande National Forest
National ForestSan Juan National Forest
State ParkRoxborough State Park
State ParkMancos State Park
FAQ
When does American Pika appear in Colorado?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is American Pika in Colorado?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Colorado (3,522 records in our sample).