Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Greater Roadrunner among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

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

Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

3/4/2026Big Bend National Park, Alpine US-TX (29.1800,-102.9554)2 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

3/2/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

3/2/2026Big Bend NP--Rio Grande Village (FWTX 44)1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/2/2026Big Bend NP--Dugout Wells1 observed

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

2/24/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

2/20/2026Big Bend NP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/2/2026

White-winged Dove

63/2/2026

Greater Roadrunner

33/2/2026

Killdeer

23/2/2026

Black Vulture

33/2/2026

Green Kingfisher

13/2/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

33/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Northern Flicker

13/2/2026

Gray Flycatcher

13/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

33/2/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

23/2/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

13/2/2026

Common Raven

23/2/2026

Verdin

23/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

53/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

33/2/2026

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

13/2/2026

Carolina Wren

13/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village for birding?
The best months to visit Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village?
Notable species at Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village include Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Greater Roadrunner, Killdeer, Black Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village?
Birding at Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village?
Big Bend National Park - Rio Grande Village offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.