Zion National Park
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Zion National Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Common Merganser, Wild Turkey, and Golden Eagle among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bullock's Oriole
American Robin
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
White-throated Swift
Turkey Vulture
Red-naped Sapsucker
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Song Sparrow
Black-headed Grosbeak
Lucy's Warbler
Great Blue Heron
Violet-green Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Dipper
Western Tanager
Wild Turkey
Common Raven
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
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