Desert birding habitat

Stateline Road

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Stateline Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Lark Bunting, Gambel's Quail, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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

Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

7/20/2026Chiricahua Mtns.--Whitetail Canyon1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher (curvirostre Group)

Toxostoma curvirostre

7/20/2026Chiricahua Mtns.--Whitetail Canyon5 observed

Berylline Hummingbird

Saucerottia beryllina

7/20/2026Cave Creek Canyon--Southwestern Research Station1 observed

White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

7/20/2026Cave Creek Canyon--Southwestern Research Station1 observed

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Peucaea carpalis

7/20/2026Bob Rodrigues yard (Dave Jasper's old yard)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

7/20/2026AZ-Cochise-Portal--2494 S. Old Canyon Rd. (private)1 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

7/19/20262410 South Cathedral Rock Road, San Simon, Arizona, US (31.911, -109.146)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/13/2026

Mourning Dove

157/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/13/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/13/2026

Common Raven

47/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/13/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

27/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stateline Road for birding?
The best months to visit Stateline Road for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Stateline Road?
Notable species at Stateline Road include Lark Bunting, Gambel's Quail, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, American Kestrel. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stateline Road?
Birding at Stateline Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stateline Road?
Stateline Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.