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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) Tucson, AZ. Mar 12, 2015. Geotagged,Phainopepla,Phainopepla nitens,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)

Tucson, AZ. Mar 12, 2015.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    That funky crest along with the red eyes, a true hipster bird! Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Absolutely! Posted 9 years ago

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The Phainopepla

The phainopepla or northern phainopepla is the most northerly representative of the mainly tropical Central American family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky flycatchers. Its name is from the Greek "phain pepla" meaning "shining robe" in reference to the male's plumage.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Aug 4, 2016. Captured Mar 12, 2015 17:24 in 2237 E Hedrick Dr, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.