McCown's Longspur (Calcarius mccownii), Quail Creek Veteran's Park, Pima County

These McCown's Longspurs were found by Laurens Halsey on 22 December 2015 and photographed by Chris Rohrer on 31 January 2016

Two individuals circled below in a flock of Horned Larks

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. 

Overall plain-looking bird. Large pinkish bill and short tail. Plain face lacks contrasty auriculars with a pale supercilium.

31 January 2016, photo by Chris Rohrer

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