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Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Trauerseidenschnäpper

Phainopepla forages in shrubs and swallows berries whole. It also catches flying insects. This bird can hover and flutter in the air and then turn abruptly when pursuing insects. It is rarely seen on ground, except when collecting nest material. Female, Portal, Arizona, USA

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