Rio Grande Valley & Coastal Bend
Birds of
South Texas
Subtropical thornscrub, resaca wetlands, and windswept Gulf Coast prairies — converging to create one of North America's premier birding destinations.
Why South Texas
A World Apart
Nowhere else in the United States do tropical and temperate bird families meet so dramatically.
500+ Species
South Texas hosts more bird species than almost anywhere else in North America, thanks to its unique position at the meeting of temperate and tropical zones.
World Birding Center
The nine sites of the World Birding Center stretch across the Rio Grande Valley, offering premier habitat for resident and migratory birds alike.
Year-Round Birding
Every season brings something new — spring and fall migration, wintering waterfowl, and resident specialties like Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Target Species
South Texas Specialties
Birds that draw visitors from across the world
Green Jay
Rio Grande Valley
Whooping Crane
Aransas NWR
Altamira Oriole
Bentsen-Rio Grande SP
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Lower RGV
Aplomado Falcon
Laguna Atascosa NWR
Plain Chachalaca
Throughout RGV
Plan Your Visit
Ready to Find Your Lifer?
Whether you're chasing a life bird or simply walking through resaca habitat at dawn, South Texas always delivers. Our hotspot guide covers the five essential stops in the Rio Grande Valley.
Explore Hotspots