Phainopepla Shows Off Her Feathers

This was an exciting find and a first sighting for me of this bird. It's apparently not that common a bird so I feel very lucky to have seen and photographed it. I love it's punk hairstyle!

[Rick]

Great shot. Lucky you.

[Diana]

A stunning capture of this beauty!

[eDorre]

Pretty pose and head feathers

[gloria jones]

Brilliant!

[Wylie]

Lucky you were ready for this great shot.

[Kathy A]

Great capture of this nice looking bird

[Issi Bannerman]

Wonderful shot of this beauty!

[Boxplayer]

And that wonderful red eye

[Joan Robillard]

Great close up

[Brian]

Stunning 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Beryl Lloyd]

Superb capture - great detail , textures and colour tones in his plumage ! fav

[Dione Giorgio]

Splendid capture of her. Fav. Strange name for a bird but it has lovely plumage.

[Islandgirl]

Love this on the white background!

[Peter Dulis]

sweet

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great catch and a great looking bird.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Yes, she was definitely making a statement with that hairdo! Great catch!

[KV]

Gorgeous shot… looks like an Audubon poster. Fav!!!

[Rob Z]

That is one incredible bird with her red eye and cool plumage - what an exciting catch for you.

[Judith Johnson]

How kind to show off his feathers. Most impressive

[haskar]

Very pretty bird. Great details.

[Junan Heath]

Fantastic capture!

[Walks @ 7]

She is punk-rocker for sure. Easy fav!

[LManning (Laura)]

Fabulous capture.

[Kathy]

A nice capture o this bird's crest and red eye.

[Diane]

This shot is wonderful.

[Angela]

Wonderful with the background too

[Louise & Ken]

I wasn't familiar with that one at all! I've heard it's changed immensely since when we lived there, but be sure to spend time at the Arizona Desert Museum!

[Steve Chappell]

Great find and capture