Kansas has 11 different physiographic regions that can be generally categorized as woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. Because of the diversity of habitats, there’s a notable variety of bird species, including some rare species. 

The state is located on the Central Flyway, an important north-south migratory route for waterfowl and shorebirds birds. Inland marshes such as Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area play host to remarkable spectacles.