Phoenix Zoo
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Phoenix Zoo is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Indian Peafowl (Domestic type)
Pavo cristatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Roadrunner
Canada Goose
Mallard
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Neotropic Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Gila Woodpecker
Rosy-faced Lovebird
Black Phoebe
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cactus Wren
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.