
Arizona's Important Bird Areas
A StoryMap Tour

Introduction

Great Blue Heron. Photo: Claudio Contreras Koob/Audubon
The Arizona Important Bird Area (IBA) program was founded by BirdLife International in the 1980's, the IBA partner for the United States is the National Audubon Society. The Arizona IBA Program was established in 2001 and is co-administered by Audubon Southwest and the Tucson Audubon Society.
Tour the Important Bird Areas
Instructions: This StoryMap map tour works like an interactive table of contents and helps visualize where IBA birding spots are at a glance. Learn more about each IBA by clicking on the points on the map or by clicking on the title on the list. Happy birding!

Agua Fria National Monument Riparian Corridors IBA
Agua Fria National Monument Riparian Corridors IBA. Click to expand.

Anderson Mesa IBA
Anderson Mesa IBA. Click to expand.

Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the NAS IBA
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the NAS IBA. Click to expand.

Arivaca Cienega and Creek IBA
Arivaca Cienega and Creek IBA. Click to expand.

Aubrey Valley and Cliffs IBA
Aubrey Valley and Cliffs IBA. Click to expand.

Atascosa Highlands IBA
Atascosa Highlands IBA. Click to expand.

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge IBA
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge IBA. Click to expand.

Blue and San Francisco Rivers IBA
Blue and San Francisco Rivers IBA. Click to expand.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Arnett-Queen Creeks IBA
Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Arnett-Queen Creeks IBA. Click to expand.

Camp Verde IBA
Camp Verde IBA. Click to expand.

Cave Creek IBA
Cave Creek IBA. Click to expand.

Chiricahua Mountains IBA
Chiricahua Mountains IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Mexican Spotted Owl

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge IBA
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge IBA. Click to expand.
CONTINENTAL IBA for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail

Gilbert Riparian Preserves IBA
Gilbert Riparian Preserves IBA. Click to expand.

Grand Canyon National Park IBA
Grand Canyon National Park IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Pinyon Jay, California Condor and Mexican Spotted Owl

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge IBA
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge IBA. Click to expand.
CONTINENTAL IBA for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail

Huachuca Mountains IBA
Huachuca Mountains IBA. Click to expand.
SIZE: 101,028 acres

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge IBA
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Black Rail and CONTINENTAL IBA for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail

Imperial Reservoir IBA
Imperial Reservoir IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Black Rail and CONTINENTAL IBA for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail

Joshua Tree IBA
Joshua Tree IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Bendire's Thrasher

Las Cienegas NCA IBA
Las Cienegas NCA IBA. Click to expand.
SIZE: 37,760 acres

Lower Colorado River Gadsden Riparian Area IBA
Lower Colorado River Gadsden Riparian Area IBA. Click to expand.

Lower Oak Creek IBA
Lower Oak Creek IBA. Click to expand.
SIZE: 3,685 acres

Lower Salt and Gila Rivers Ecosystem IBA
Lower Salt and Gila Rivers Ecosystem IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Yuma Ridgeway's Rail and Neotropical Cormorant, CONTINENTAL IBA for Albert's Towhee, Yuma Ridgeway's Rail and Long-billed Curlew

Lower San Pedro River IBA
Lower San Pedro River IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Bell's Vireo and CONTINENTAL IBA for Abert's Towhee

Marble Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs IBA
Marble Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for California Condor

Mittry Lake State Wildlife Area IBA
Mittry Lake State Wildlife Area IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Black Rail and CONTINENTAL for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail

Mogollon Rim Snowmelt Draws IBA
Mogollon Rim Snowmelt Draws IBA. Click to expand.

Patagonia Mountains IBA
Patagonia Mountains IBA. Click to expand.

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek TNC Preserve IBA
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek TNC Preserve IBA. Click to expand.

Pinaleno Mountains IBA
Pinaleno Mountains IBA. Click to expand.

Quigley State Wildlife Area IBA
Quigley State Wildlife Area IBA. Click to expand.

Salt and Verde Riparian IBA
Salt and Verde Riparian IBA. Click to expand.

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area IBA
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Bell's Vireo

San Rafael Grasslands IBA
San Rafael Grasslands IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Chestnut Collared Longspur (wintering)

Santa Rita Mountains IBA
Santa Rita Mountains IBA. Click to expand.

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area / Patagonia Lake IBA
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area / Patagonia Lake IBA. Click to expand.

Sonoran Desert Borderlands IBA
Sonoran Desert Borderlands IBA. Click to expand.

Tanque Verde Wash / Sabino Canyon IBA
Tanque Verde Wash / Sabino Canyon IBA. Click to expand.

Tucson Mountains IBA
Tucson Mountains IBA. Click to expand.

Tucson Sky Islands IBA
Tucson Sky Islands IBA. Click to expand.

Tuzigoot IBA
Tuzigoot IBA. Click to expand.

Upper Little Colorado River Watershed IBA
Upper Little Colorado River Watershed IBA. Click to expand.

Upper Santa Cruz River IBA
Upper Santa Cruz River IBA. Click to expand.

Upper Verde River State Wildlife Area IBA
Upper Verde River State Wildlife Area IBA. Click to expand.

Watson and Willow Lakes Ecosystem IBA
Watson and Willow Lakes Ecosystem IBA. Click to expand.

Whitewater Draw State Wildlife Area IBA
Whitewater Draw State Wildlife Area IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Sandhill Crane

Willcox Playa / Cochise Lakes IBA
Willcox Playa / Cochise Lakes IBA. Click to expand.
GLOBAL IBA for Sandhill Crane
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