Desert birding habitat

Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/31/2026Mt. Lemmon--Bear Wallow1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/31/2026Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/31/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

5/30/2026Blenman-Elm Yard1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/30/2026Alder Canyon1 observed

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

5/30/2026Pima Canyon Trail--Kimball Saddle to Mt Kimball summit path1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

5/30/2026Pima Canyon Trail--Kimball Saddle to Mt Kimball summit path1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Virginia's Warbler

Leiothlypis virginiae

5/30/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Northern Pygmy-Owl (Mountain)

Glaucidium gnoma

5/30/2026Finger Rock Trail--Segment 5, Pine patch To Kimball Saddle1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

15/24/2026

White-winged Dove

95/24/2026

Mourning Dove

145/24/2026

Greater Roadrunner

15/24/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/24/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

25/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/24/2026

Gila Woodpecker

35/24/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Western Kingbird

15/24/2026

Bell's Vireo

25/24/2026

Common Raven

15/24/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/24/2026

Phainopepla

255/24/2026

House Finch

115/24/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

175/24/2026

Song Sparrow

35/24/2026

Abert's Towhee

55/24/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

45/24/2026

Lucy's Warbler

45/24/2026

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 Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road for birding?
The best months to visit Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Notable species at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road include Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Cooper's Hawk. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Birding at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road?
Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.