phainopepla nitens male mojave desert nevada usa

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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) male on Mistletoe which it feeds on, Mojave desert, Nevada, USA Royalty Free Stock Photo

Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) male, Mojave desert, Nevada, USA

Male Phainopepla (*Phainopepla nitens*) perched on bare branches in the Mojave Desert, Nevada, USA. The bird is black with a distinctive crest and striking red eyes. The background is a clear blue sky with blurred twigs, providing contrast to the bird's dark plumage. The scene captures the natural habitat typical of arid desert regions.