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Northern Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

Photo by SargonR
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Description:

Northern Phainopepla spotted sitting high up in a tree in Saguaro National Park, AZ.

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Phainopepla - Wikipedia

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Northern phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

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Brian38
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Brian38
What looks like white around its neck is iridescence I believe. Males have a shiny plumage.

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PublishedFebruary 13, 2022

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