Southeast Arizona

Arizona’s birding is defined by contrast: desert basins, riparian corridors, and forested sky islands rising sharply from the surrounding lowlands. These varied landscapes create one of the most species‑rich regions in North America, with opportunities that shift dramatically by season. Because habitats are compressed by elevation, a single day can carry you from desert specialties at dawn to high‑elevation endemics by afternoon. Seasonal changes simply determine which habitats are most active.