Pixels at an Exhibition: Phainopepla

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

In Southern Arizona last winter. Red-eyed, he's kind of a reverse-colored Northern Cardinal.

Generik said...: Beautiful fellow, well captured.; May 31, 2011 at 10:07 AM
ahab said...: Thanks. Most desert birds are discreet, but not these guys. Very bold. They suit their (very cool) name. That's a mountain in the background, btw, not sky.; May 31, 2011 at 3:30 PM
E-6 said...: He's kind of a spooky looking dude. Great shot, though.; June 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM
ahab said...: Thanks!

Yes, he looks like a killer. But they're very mild and nosy, actually. (You do have to wonder about that dusky coat choice for desert attire.); June 8, 2011 at 6:02 AM