Montosa Canyon - km 1 (culvert area)
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
About This Location
Montosa Canyon - km 1 (culvert area) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Verdin, and Cactus Wren 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
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
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
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Cactus Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Phainopepla
Black-throated Sparrow
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Hermit Thrush
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Northern Flicker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Hutton's Vireo
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Northern House Wren
Bewick's Wren
Curve-billed Thrasher
Lesser Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Black-chinned Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.