Box Canyon
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
Free
Open daily
About This Location
Box Canyon is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, Golden Eagle, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Anna's Hummingbird
Golden Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Common Raven
Verdin
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Canyon Towhee
Loggerhead Shrike
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Mexican Jay
Bridled Titmouse
Bushtit
Western Bluebird
Black-throated Sparrow
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Chihuahuan Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
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Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
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Hummingbird feeders at nature centers and lodges attract multiple species — visit during late summer for peak diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Santa Rita Lodge
- Madera Canyon
- Florida Canyon
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