Montosa Canyon - km 1 (culvert area)
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Montosa Canyon - km 1 (culvert area) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Verdin, and Cactus Wren among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis clemenciae
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Coppery-tailed Trogon
Trogon ambiguus
Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
Redhead
Aythya americana
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Bell's Vireo
Verdin
Canyon Wren
Cactus Wren
Five-striped Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Lucy's Warbler
Costa's Hummingbird
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Common Raven
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Crissal Thrasher
House Finch
Birding Tips
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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.