The Pyrrhuloxia's bill is rather unique. If looked at head on, it resembles the mouth of a Right Whale (in my opinion). Its odd bill shape is reminiscent of some of the extinct Hawaiian Finches. Photo taken in Rodeo New Mexico.

Tags:   Pyrrhuloxia Cardinalis sinuatus Cardinalidae New Mexico Rodeo

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This handsome male was posing nicely at a feeder station Photo taken in Rodeo New Mexico along the Little Bird Trail Sanctuary.

Tags:   Pyrrhuloxia Cardinalis sinuatus Cardinalidae New Mexico Rodeo

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BLM managed land in extreme western New Mexico about 20 miles NW of Lordsburg. I think this might be a bit overgrazed!

Tags:   New Mexico Chihuahua Desert

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BLM managed land in extreme western New Mexico about 20 miles NW of Lordsburg, NM. This is a typical wash home to Crissal Thrashers and Pyrrhuloxias among others.

Tags:   Desert Wash Chihuahua Desert New Mexico Red Rock Desert habitat

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Photo from Southern New Mexico.

Tags:   Golden Eagle Aquila chryseatos eagle Accipitridae Bird of Prey raptor New Mexico

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