South · Central Flyway
Birds in El Paso, TX
El Paso is located in Texas. Texas has the second-highest bird diversity in the U.S., spanning Gulf Coast beaches to Chihuahuan Desert.
Common Birds in El Paso
The most frequently seen bird species in El Paso, Texas. Click any bird for full profiles and location-specific data.
Backyard Birds in El Paso
Birds that regularly visit feeders and gardens in El Paso. These species are your best bet for attracting birds to your yard.
Top Bird Watching Spots in El Paso
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
More than 115,000 acres along the Texas Gulf Coast, established in 1937, and the wintering home of the last wild flock of endangered Whooping Cranes.
High Island (Boy Scout Woods)
Houston Audubon's 60-acre sanctuary one mile from the Gulf; staffed daily from mid-March to early May for spring migration.
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About birding in El Paso
El Paso is located in Texas and falls within the South region along the Central Flyway. The city's habitats—coastal, desert, forest, wetland, urban—support a diverse bird population of more than 677 species.
Whether you're setting up a backyard feeder in El Paso or planning a birding trip to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, this guide covers the most commonly seen species and practical tips for attracting and identifying birds in El Paso, Texas.