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
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Costa's Hummingbird
Gila Woodpecker
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Common Raven
Verdin
Cactus Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Phainopepla
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Canyon Towhee
Hooded Oriole
Western Tanager
Gambel's Quail
Turkey Vulture
Gilded Flicker
Purple Martin
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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