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Geococcyx californianus
One of the large cuckoo birds. They are tan or brown with black streaking on the upperparts and chest. The crown is black with small, pale spots, and they have a patch of bare, blue skin behind the eye. The wings are dark with white highlights.
With a few warm days, it has returned to its hunting route past my home.
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It is a fun bird with lots of personality to have around. Thanks Maria and James :)
Working for local public works? Super images!
Looks like it was posing for you!
Thanks Ava and Marta. They are fun to watch chase the grasshoppers around the shrubs and grass.
Very nice spotting! thanks for sharing!
He's on a podium ready to make a speech! Lovely spotting.