McCown's Longspur (Calcarius mccownii), Willow Tank, Chiricahuas, Cochise County

This McCown's Longspur was discovered and photographed by John Groves on 21 January 2012.

Formerly regular in small numbers in the Sulfur Springs and San Rafael Valleys of SE Arizona, this species appears to have decreased in recent years.

This breeding plumaged male is unmistakable with it's black breast, plain face and pink bill. 

21 January 2012, photo by John Groves

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