Florida Canyon - lower
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
Free
Open daily
About This Location
Florida Canyon - lower is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, and Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Bewick's Wren
Cactus Wren
Hermit Thrush
Lesser Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Acorn Woodpecker
Hutton's Vireo
Bushtit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Rock Wren
Crissal Thrasher
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
Hummingbird feeders at nature centers and lodges attract multiple species — visit during late summer for peak diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Madera Canyon
- Santa Rita Lodge
- Box Canyon