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Phainopepla nitens
The Phainopepla is 6–20 cm long 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 male is glossy black, and has a white wing patch that is visible when it flies
Desert area of Tucson
Spotted on Nov 28, 2011
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012
2 Comments
Amazing shot of this beautiful bird.
Beautiful shot.