East Whitetail Canyon
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
East Whitetail Canyon is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird 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
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
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
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Red-naped Sapsucker
Acorn Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Arizona Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Steller's Jay
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Mexican Jay
Bridled Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Curve-billed Thrasher
House Finch
Pine Siskin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.