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Male Phainopepla
Thomas P Brown

Male Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)

This guy was really strutting his stuff, looking for love!!
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Habitat
Arroyo scrub brush
Location
La Ventana, Mexico
Date taken
12-28-15
Scientific name
Phainopepla nitens
Equipment used
Nikon D300 400mm
Doc Duck
Wow! What a beauty he is! I could fall for him, if I were that kind of bird ... as opposed to just an "old bird" ;)
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
You handled this bird and his black color amazingly. Beautiful feather sheen and detail. Well captured Thomas.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Great exposure, lighting, colors, focus, dof, and background. Three marvelous posts Thomas!!!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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