These Stunning Photographs Highlight Five of Arizona’s Most Unique Species
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Considered among the most coveted avians to spot by birdwatchers, elegant trogons sport stunning green and red plumage. These perpetual “renters,” regularly occupy abandoned woodpecker nests in Arizona’s isolated ranges or along Patagonia Lake State Park’s waterfront from November to March.
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An elegant trogon rests on a branch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Endemic to the American West, desert bighorn sheep are Arizona desert icons, easily identifiable by their huge curving horns. Though similar to other bighorn, this subspecies is both smaller and capable of longer stretches with little water. Spot them along Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument’s slopes.
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A desert bighorn atop a rocky slope.
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Here’s just a sampling of the unique fish, wildlife, and vegetation that bring this spectacular region of the American Southwest to life.
Apache Trout
This official state fish is one of only two trout species that are native to Arizona waters. Typically running between six and 24 inches, the Apache Trout sports a yellowish-gold color on its body, an olive-colored back, and dark spots. While introduced elsewhere, it's endemic to the Little Colorado River watershed and Black and White rivers.
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An Apache Trout along a riverside.
Ponderosa Pine
With its large crown and orange-colored bark, the ponderosa pine is a unique natural wonder often reaching sizes of over 150 feet tall. The state is home to the largest contiguous forest of this species. Find them in the Coconino National Forest where they grow at elevations up to about 9,000 feet.
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Snow-capped Ponderosa Pines encircle a body of water.
Wildflowers
Arizona puts on a show of wildflowers that’s one for the ages. The White Mountains starts transforming around late April and early May and is well-known for its occasional “super blooms,” a phenomenon in which a large swath of wildflowers all open at once, creating a carpet of color so dense it can sometimes be seen from space.
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Wildflowers dot the Arizona landscape at sunset.
Arizona Sycamore
As one of Arizona’s largest native trees, the Arizona Sycamore's white, peeling bark, make it easy to identify. The Sinagua people used Arizona sycamores in their construction of Montezuma Castle—part of Montezuma Castle National Monument in the state’s Verde Valley.
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Arizona Sycamore trees in the autumn.
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Elegant Trogon
Considered among the most coveted avians to spot by birdwatchers, elegant trogons sport stunning metallic green and red plumage. These perpetual “renters,” regularly occupy abandoned woodpecker nests in Arizona’s isolated ranges or along Patagonia Lake State Park’s waterfront from November to March.
Explore
An elegant trogon rests on a branch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Endemic to the American West, desert bighorn sheep are Arizona desert icons, easily identifiable by their huge curving horns. Though similar to other bighorn, this subspecies is both smaller and capable of longer stretches with little water. Spot them along Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument’s slopes.
Explore
A desert bighorn atop a rocky slope.
Elegant Trogon
Considered among the most coveted avians to spot by birdwatchers, elegant trogons sport stunning metallic green and red plumage. These perpetual “renters,” regularly occupy abandoned woodpecker nests in Arizona’s isolated ranges or along Patagonia Lake State Park’s waterfront from November to March.
Explore
An elegant trogon rests on a branch.
Apache Trout
This official state fish is one of only two trout species that are native to Arizona waters. Typically running between six and 24 inches, the trout sports a yellowish-gold color on its body, an olive-colored back, and dark spots. While introduced elsewhere, it's endemic to the Little Colorado River watershed and Black and White rivers.
Explore
An Apache Trout along a riverside.
Elegant Trogon
Considered among the most coveted avians to spot by birdwatchers, elegant trogons sport stunning metallic green and red plumage. These perpetual “renters,” regularly occupy abandoned woodpecker nests in Arizona’s isolated ranges or along Patagonia Lake State Park’s waterfront from November to March.
Explore
An elegant trogon rests on a branch.
Wildflowers
Arizona puts on a show of wildflowers that’s one for the ages. The White Mountains starts transforming in late April and early May and is well-known for its occasional “super blooms,” a phenomenon in which a large swath of wildflowers all open at once, creating a carpet of color so dense it can sometimes be seen from space.
Explore
Wildflowers dot the Arizona landscape at sunset.
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