Chiricahua National Monument
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Chiricahua National Monument is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Common Poorwill, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Mexican Jay among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Fox Sparrow (Red)
Passerella iliaca
Curve-billed Thrasher (curvirostre Group)
Toxostoma curvirostre
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Spotted Towhee (arcticus)
Pipilo maculatus
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Mexican Jay
Common Raven
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Painted Redstart
White-throated Swift
Sandhill Crane
Bewick's Wren
Black-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Say's Phoebe
American Barn Owl
Red-naped Sapsucker
Acorn Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Bridled Titmouse
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.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.