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
Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
Rivoli's Hummingbird
Eugenes fulgens
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Black-chinned x Anna's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Archilochus alexandri x Calypte anna
Painted Redstart
Myioborus pictus
Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Poorwill
Buff-collared Nightjar
Elf Owl
Cactus Wren
Curve-billed Thrasher
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Golden Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
Western Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Bewick's Wren
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.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
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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