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Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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34.0967, -117.72

Field Notes

Description:

Glossy black passerine has long crest and red eyes.

Habitat:

It was in an oak woodland near pepper trees.

Notes:

This male was also with a female.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

What a fascinating bird! Great spotting. Here's a reference link you can add: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/phainopepla/id
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PublishedNovember 18, 2013

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