Pyrrhuloxia
Pyrrhuloxia
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The Pyrrhuloxia is a striking desert bird, closely related to the Northern Cardinal but with a unique gray and rose-red plumage and a distinctive stout, yellow, parrot-like bill.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert washes, and thorny woodlands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Look in desert habitats with mesquite, acacia, and cacti. They are often found near water sources. Listen for their distinctive, metallic "chink" call and their clear, whistled song.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert washes, and thorny woodlands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Look in desert habitats with mesquite, acacia, and cacti. They are often found near water sources. Listen for their distinctive, metallic "chink" call and their clear, whistled song.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Its common name, Pyrrhuloxia, is derived from the Greek words "pyrrhos" (flame-colored, referring to its red parts) and "loxios" (crosswise, referring to its slightly crossed bill, though less prominent than in crossbills).
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