Gray-collared Becard (Pachyramphus major), At the bridge on the South Fork of Cave Creek Canyon, Cochise County

The Gray-collared Becard was discovered at 10:15 AM on 5 June 2009 by Jillian Johnston, Anne Pellegrini, and Ryan Davis at South Fork in Cave Creek Canyon.  The bird was relocated by P.D. Hulce, Chris West, Bob Weaver and others but was last seen at 1:00 PM heading fast down the canyon.  Searches on 6 June failed to relocated the bird.  These photos were taken by Chris West and Jillian Johnston on 5 June 2009. 

This species ranges from southern Sonora in Mexico to Nicaragua.  The would be the first record for the ABA area if accepted. 

The blackish wings with light edgings suggest this is an immature male.  The pattern of the crown indicates this bird is of the expected west Mexican race P. m. uropygialis. 

05 June 2009, photos by Chris West

05 June 2009, photos by Jillian Johnston

 

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