Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

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

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

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/5/2026Rio Vista Natural Resource Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

33/5/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

33/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/5/2026

Northern Harrier

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Gila Woodpecker

63/5/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

23/5/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

53/5/2026

Common Raven

23/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/5/2026

Phainopepla

63/5/2026

House Finch

23/5/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

43/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Abert's Towhee

33/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

13/5/2026

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 - Wentworth Road for birding?
The best months to visit Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Notable species at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road include Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Cooper's Hawk. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.