Anza Trail - Tubac
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Anza Trail - Tubac is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 302 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, and Vermilion Flycatcher among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Common Raven
Bridled Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
Pine Siskin
Lesser Goldfinch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black Phoebe
European Starling
Phainopepla
Chipping Sparrow
Abert's Towhee
Orange-crowned Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tubac Center of the Arts
- Tumacácori NHP
- Santa Cruz River