Strange Birds: Avian Remains in the Upper Gila and Mimbres Drainages

Summary

Bird remains are seldom abundant in archaeological assemblages in the Mimbres region of southwest New Mexico. Despite their relatively low frequency, many of the occurrences of bird remains in this area are derived from interesting or unusual archaeological contexts, and provide a wealth of information on cultural practices and local and regional environmental conditions. This study examines data from over 70 archaeological assemblages from the upper Gila area and elsewhere in the Mimbres region, presenting regional and drainage-level patterns in the abundance of different bird taxa as well as temporal changes visible over the period from AD 200-1450. It also highlights recurring associations of particular taxa with specific archaeological contexts, including room closure deposits.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 19983