Phainopepla Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology A singular bird of the Southwest, the Phainopepla is a brilliant sight in flight Males are silky black and slender, with an elegant crest and bold white wing patches that appear when the bird takes wing Females are similar but a subdued gray
Phainopepla - Wikipedia The phainopepla or northern phainopepla[2] (Phainopepla nitens) 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
Phainopepla | Audubon Field Guide Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the Phainopepla Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project
Phainopepla - American Bird Conservancy Habitat: Desert riparian scrub, high-elevation oak woodlands and canyons The handsome male Phainopepla is clad in sleek black plumage that inspired its name, a composite of the Greek words phainos (shining) and peplos (robe) The male also has striking white wing patches that are visible as he flies
Phainopepla Bird - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Pictures The Phainopepla (pronunciation: fain-o-PEP-la), also known as the Northern Phainopepla, is a crested songbird with a long tail found in parts of the United States and Mexico These glossy black passerines fall under the ‘silky flycatcher’ bird group, and are known for their ability to imitate or mimicry many other bird species
Phainopepla - eBird Unique bird of scrubby oak and mesquite habitats with a sleek body, shaggy crest, long tail, and staring red eyes Males are shiny black with a bluish sheen; white wing patches visible in flight Females and juveniles are ashy-gray Often in small groups; forages mainly on berries (especially mistletoe) Learn more about Phainopepla from…
Phainopepla - Birding Deport The Phainopepla is a medium-sized bird known for its slender build, upright posture, and distinctive crest Measuring 16–20 cm (6 3–7 9 inches) in length, it has a long tail and a short, slender bill
Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) - PHAI - Birds of North America The Phainopepla is an open range bird that is more likely to be seen in dry groves of trees situated in an arid landscape The male is a glossy black bird with a crested head and the female is a gray coloured bird with a crested head as well
Phainopepla - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The phainopepla or northern phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) 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