Saguaro National Park
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
November-April
$25 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Sunrise to sunset daily; visitor center 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About This Location
Saguaro National Park preserves iconic Sonoran Desert landscapes east and west of Tucson, with towering saguaro cacti that provide nesting habitat for Gila Woodpeckers, Elf Owls, and other desert specialists. The park's elevation range supports diverse bird communities from desert floor to pine forests.
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
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Costa's Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Western Warbling Vireo
Verdin
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Cactus Wren
House Finch
Hooded Oriole
Western Tanager
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
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The east district (Rincon Mountain) has more elevation and habitat diversity
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Dawn and dusk are the most active times for desert birds
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Winter birding can be rewarding for waterfowl, raptors, and winter finches
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Tucson
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