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Phainopepla (Male)

Phainopepla nitens

Description:

The Phainopepla is a striking songbird with a noticeable crest and a long tail; it is slender, and has an upright posture when it perches. Its bill is short and slender. The female is a plain gray whereas the male is glossy black, both sexes have red eyes.

Notes:

Spotted at Whittier Narrows Nature Center.

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Los Angeles, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 17, 2012

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