Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and White-winged Dove 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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026East Lawn Palms Cemetery1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

3/6/20265540 E Silver Dust Pl, Tucson US-AZ 32.32334, -110.874151 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson US-AZ 32.27971, -111.020411 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/202611467 N. Eagle Peak Drive1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)19 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course2 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course18 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian3 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026Tallercito Tumamoc1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/5/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/3/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/3/2026

White-winged Dove

43/3/2026

Mourning Dove

43/3/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

23/3/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/3/2026

Gila Woodpecker

73/3/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Northern Flicker

33/3/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

43/3/2026

Verdin

13/3/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/3/2026

European Starling

13/3/2026

Phainopepla

33/3/2026

House Finch

33/3/2026

Rufous-winged Sparrow

23/3/2026

Chipping Sparrow

13/3/2026

Lark Sparrow

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road for birding?
The best months to visit Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road?
Notable species at Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road include Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Sharp-shinned Hawk. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road?
Birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road?
Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.