Dickcissel (Spiza americana), Wittmann, Maricopa County

This Dickcissel was discovered and photographed by Christina Kondrat-Smith on 28 September 2010 in her backyard. 

Rare fall migrant.  Seems to be increasing. 

Yellow eyebrow and malar.  Black lateral throat stripe. 

28 September 2010, photo by Christina Kondrat-Smith

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