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Verdin Look for the distinctive red dot on the shoulder. The verdin (Auriparus flaviceps) is a species of penduline tit. It is the only species in the genus Auriparus and the only representative of the old world family Remizidae to be found in North America. Auriparus flaviceps,Geotagged,United States,Verdin Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Verdin

Look for the distinctive red dot on the shoulder. The verdin (Auriparus flaviceps) is a species of penduline tit. It is the only species in the genus Auriparus and the only representative of the old world family Remizidae to be found in North America.

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The verdin is a species of penduline tit. It is the only species in the genus "Auriparus" and the only species in the family to be found in the New World. Verdins are permanent residents of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, ranging from southeastern California to Texas, throughout Baja California and into central Mexico, north of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Sally Mesarosh
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By Sally Mesarosh

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Uploaded Apr 23, 2024. Captured in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.