Latest Rarities

AZ-Birding compiles the most exciting recent sightings in the state, cutting through the thicket of news, rumors, and reports for you. Check in often to find out what we’re seeing—and what we can show you on your next trip to Arizona.

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Notable Sightings in Arizona
Check = Sighting confirmed by an eBird reviewer
  Name Date Location
  Olive-sided Flycatcher 03 Aug
  Lark Sparrow 03 Aug Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge
  Short-tailed Hawk 03 Aug Mt. Lemmon--Mt Bigelow Rd
Check White-eared Hummingbird 03 Aug Cave Creek Canyon--Southwestern Research Station
Check Wood Duck 03 Aug Benson STP
Check Eared Grebe 03 Aug Benson STP
Check Purple Gallinule 03 Aug El Rio Preserve
  Wilson's Warbler 03 Aug Moon Valley Park
  Costa's Hummingbird 03 Aug Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge
  Chihuahuan Raven 03 Aug Petrified Forest NP--Tiponi Point
Check Berylline Hummingbird 03 Aug Cave Creek Canyon--Southwestern Research Station
Check Rufous-winged Sparrow 03 Aug Portal--Jasper/Moisan feeders (opened 2015)
Check Black Vulture 03 Aug Nogales International Airport
  Hermit Warbler 03 Aug Grand Canyon NP--North Kaibab Trailhead
Check Crested Caracara (Northern) 03 Aug
  Mexican Duck 03 Aug Mt. Lemmon--Rose Canyon and Lake
  Mountain Plover 03 Aug
  American Golden-Plover 03 Aug
Check Ring-necked Duck 03 Aug Amado WTP
Check Lucifer Hummingbird 03 Aug
  Common Black Hawk 03 Aug Mt. Lemmon--Rose Canyon and Lake
Check Thick-billed Kingbird 03 Aug Portal--Cathedral Rock Rd at Creek Rd
Check American Goshawk 03 Aug Mt. Lemmon--Mt Bigelow Rd
Check Hooded Warbler 03 Aug Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)
  Mexican Jay 03 Aug AZ 87--mile 273 (Mexican Jay spot)
  Gray Flycatcher 03 Aug Horseshoe Canyon
Check Bendire's Thrasher 03 Aug Portal--Willow Tank
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