Arizona offers birders an extraordinary blend of habitats and avian diversity, making it one of North America's premier destinations. Our five distinctive itineraries offer excellent coverage of the state. Continue reading our overview of Arizona tours...
Arizona Birding Departures
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A short tour focused on this area's many owl and nightjar specialties.
Departures- Apr 23-27, 2026 with Cory Gregory
- Apr 30 - May 4, 2026 with Micah Riegner
- Apr 29 - May 3, 2027 with TBA
- May 6-10, 2027 with TBA
Exceptional winter birding on a short tour with numerous specialties and potential rarities.
Departures- Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 with Cory Gregory
- Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 with Micah Riegner
- Dec 30, 2027 - Jan 5, 2028 with TBA
An ideal time for visiting one of the best birding regions in North America: great for local specialties and Mexican vagrants.
Departures- Jul 25 - Aug 3, 2026 with Chris Benesh & Alex Sundvall
- Aug 3-12, 2026 with Alex Sundvall
- Jul 17-26, 2027 with TBA
- Jul 26 - Aug 4, 2027 with TBA
One of the most exciting destinations in North America with a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery.
Departures- May 8-17, 2026 with Alex Sundvall
- May 7-16, 2027 with TBA
A tour for mountain and high-desert birds of the western US amidst stunning scenery with California Condors at the Grand Canyon, all guided by our own Flagstaff-based resident expert, John Coons.
Departures- May 16-22, 2026 with John Coons
- May 22-28, 2027 with TBA
Arizona Overview & Highlights
Field Guides birding tours to the Grand Canyon State highlight the famed "Sky Islands" of Southeast Arizona--mountain ranges such as the Santa Rita, Huachuca, and Chiricahua where lush canyons and pine forests rise from the desert floor--as well as the magnificent Grand Canyon itself.
At hotspots like Madera Canyon, Cave Creek Canyon, and Box Canyon, you'll encounter dazzling hummingbirds, Elegant Trogon, Montezuma Quail, Red-faced Warbler, and the rare Five-striped Sparrow, alongside owls, nightjars, and Painted Redstart.
Our spring and summer (in the delightful monsoon season) Southeast Arizona tours also explore riparian stretches such as those along the San Pedro and Santa Cruz rivers, where specialties like Rose-throated Becard and a host of flycatchers and sparrows await.
Nightbirding is a highlight in particular on our spring tours (the birds are less vocal in summer), with chances to see up to eleven owl species and several nightjars, including the elusive Flammulated Owl and tiny Elf Owl; and we even have a shorter Arizona Nightbirds & More trip that can get you a big dose of Southeast Arizona birding (nighttime and daytime!) in just a few days.
Field Guides' Northern Arizona tours bring you to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and the San Francisco Peaks, where we'll seek the majestic California Condor, Lewis's Woodpecker, Williamson's Sapsucker, and Rocky Mountain specialties in stunning red rock and pine forest settings.
Our short December tour to the southern reaches of the state seeks a multitude of wintering finches, bugling Sandhill Cranes, raptors, winter irruptives including Lawrence's Goldfinch, and many more.
Whether chasing rarities, marveling at vibrant migrants, or soaking in Arizona's spectacular scenery, our expertly guided tours promise unforgettable birding adventures in every season.
Photo credit: The fabulous Montezuma Quail in a lovely image by Tom Johnson at the top of this page.
We offer many other USA birding tours, too!