Legal Falconry Species in New Mexico
Complete list of raptor species legal for falconry in New Mexico
Information provided for reference only. Always verify with official sources before making decisions. Regulations may have changed since this information was last updated.
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| Species | Experience Level | Permit Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
American Kestrel Falco sparverius |
Apprentice |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: May possess ONLY one kestrel OR red-tailed hawk (19.35.8.14.A NMA... |
Barn Owl Tyto alba |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (uncommon, open... |
Barred Owl Strix varia |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Uncommon in New Mexico (forests). Ge... |
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Migrant through New Mexico (spring/f... |
Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico year-round (gra... |
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (19.35.8.14.A NMAC). Native to New Me... |
Elf Owl Micrathene whitneyi |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to southwestern New Mexico (r... |
Ferruginous Hawk Buteo regalis |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (grasslands, un... |
Flammulated Owl Psiloscops flammeolus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (summer breeder... |
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos |
Master |
New Mexico Falconry Permit + Federal Golden Eagle Permit |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General per 19.35.8.14-15 NMAC. Requires federal g... |
Gray Hawk Buteo plagiatus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Rare in New Mexico (riparian areas, ... |
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico year-round (ver... |
Gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Not native to New Mexico (Arctic spe... |
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to extreme southwestern New M... |
Long-eared Owl Asio otus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico year-round (unc... |
Merlin Falco columbarius |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (migrant, uncom... |
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (uncommon breed... |
Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (grasslands, ma... |
Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (mountain fores... |
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (year-round/mig... |
Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico year-round (gra... |
Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (uncommon, ripa... |
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis |
Apprentice |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: May possess ONLY one American kestrel OR red-tailed hawk (19.35.8... |
Rough-legged Hawk Buteo lagopus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Winter visitor to New Mexico from Ar... |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (migrant, winte... |
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Winter visitor to New Mexico (grassl... |
Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Rare winter visitor to New Mexico fr... |
Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Master |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Not native to New Mexico - captive-bred o... |
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Common summer resident in NM (7% of ... |
Western Screech-Owl Megascops kennicottii |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico year-round (com... |
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla |
Master |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Not native to New Mexico - captive-bred o... |
Zone-tailed Hawk Buteo albonotatus |
General |
New Mexico Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to New Mexico (southwestern c... |