Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains)
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
About This Location
Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White-throated Swift, and Rufous Hummingbird 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
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Rufous-capped Warbler
Basileuterus rufifrons
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Rufous Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-naped Sapsucker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Arizona Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Hammond's Flycatcher
Hutton's Vireo
Mexican Jay
Common Raven
Violet-green Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Bewick's Wren
Hermit Thrush
House Finch
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.