Pyrrhuloxia Perch Portrait
"Pyrrhuloxia Perch" by Patti Deters. This striking desert cardinal is a Pyrrhuloxia (cardinalis sinuatis) and is a resident of the mesquite groves Tucson, Arizona. These pretty songbirds are omnivores, meaning they eat insects, seeds, and berries. They rarely drink water as it is so scarce in their desert habitat; instead they get moisture from the juicy insects. Pyrrhuloxia look a bit like their cousin, the northern Cardinal; males are grey with lots of red coloring on the tall crest, face, breast, and tail. This particular bird was seen at Santa Clara Ranch in Starr County, Texas, USA. Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/pyrrhuloxia-perch-portra....
Pyrrhuloxia Perch Portrait
"Pyrrhuloxia Perch" by Patti Deters. This striking desert cardinal is a Pyrrhuloxia (cardinalis sinuatis) and is a resident of the mesquite groves Tucson, Arizona. These pretty songbirds are omnivores, meaning they eat insects, seeds, and berries. They rarely drink water as it is so scarce in their desert habitat; instead they get moisture from the juicy insects. Pyrrhuloxia look a bit like their cousin, the northern Cardinal; males are grey with lots of red coloring on the tall crest, face, breast, and tail. This particular bird was seen at Santa Clara Ranch in Starr County, Texas, USA. Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/pyrrhuloxia-perch-portra....