The crown jewel of SE Arizona birding — Cave Creek Canyon's reliable population makes this the USA site for this dazzling Mexican species; pairs often use nest boxes.
The harlequin face pattern of the male is the most complex bill-to-tail cryptic pattern on any North American bird — walks through oak-grass woodland, easily overlooked.
Found in the USA only in SE Arizona and extreme SW New Mexico — the brown-and-white woodpecker of Madrean pine-oak forest, usually encountered in pairs on large oaks.
A large-headed, globular-looking Mexican flycatcher that reaches the USA only in SE Arizona — pairs build extraordinary large hanging nests in streamside trees.
The most distinctively patterned flycatcher in the USA — bold streaking, yellow belly, and rufous tail make it unmistakable; breeds in large cavities in sycamores.
Reaches its northernmost range in Arizona's rocky canyon desert — sings from boulders and bare branches at dusk; patient stakeouts in Chino Canyon produce sightings.
A Mexican hummingbird that reaches the USA only at a handful of SE Arizona riparian sites — the brilliant violet cap and snow-white underparts make it instantly recognizable.
Barely reaches the USA and is irregular even in SE Arizona — the massive bill separates it from other yellow-bellied kingbirds when it appears in sycamore riparian areas.
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