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Prickly Pears (Genus Opuntia)Observer
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More interested in the white stuff. Is it a pathogen or a feature?
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House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)Observer
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Finch with a crossed bill, but I'm leaning towards deformity or perhaps hybridization. Thoughts from the finch experts out there?
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Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)Observer
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An interestingly twisty specimen.
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Phrynosomatine Lizards (Subfamily Phrynosomatinae)Observer
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Big day for these guys. Must've been the perfect temperature.
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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)Observer
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Leafless, but in bloom nevertheless.
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea)Observer
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Fleeting view and photos reveal clean white undertail.
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Phrynosomatine Lizards (Subfamily Phrynosomatinae)Observer
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Lack of two black bars in the lateral rear abdominal region suggest a female-type.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Buteo was being harassed by an American Kestrel when they first came into view.
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Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)Observer
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A bit older bird than the other juveniles in this location. Darker face markings but still no black throat.
