Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris), Chandler Water Treament Facility (Lone Butte), Maricopa County

This Groove-billed Ani was photographed by David Pearson on 13 July 2021.

This Groove-billed Ani was located on the Gila River Indian Community, and was off limits for birders without a special permit. Groove-billed Ani is a casual visitor to Arizona with nearly 40 records for the state.

Brownish-gray breast indicates immature bird

13 July 2021, photo by David Pearson