Rose-throated Becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae), Santa Gertrudis Lane, Tubac, Santa Cruz County

This Rose-throated Becard was independently found by multiple groups on 20 January 2018 and photographed by Barry McKenzie on the same date 

Once a regular breeding species in a few locations, Rose-throated Becard had almost disappeared from Arizona in recent years. Recently multiple individuals have been found along the Santa Cruz River, including a pair attending nest(s).

The male is nearly unmistakable in this plumage with the pink throat and dark crown.

20 January 0018, photo by Barry McKenzie

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