North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Phainopepla
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: PHAI (1)
Phénopèple luisant
Phainopepla nitens
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Phainopeplas
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.75" 19.7cm | 11" 28cm | 0.85oz 24g | Ptiliogonatidae | Phainopepla nitens |
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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. These birds are seen through the interior of Mexico, up through Texas and south into northern California.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.