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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Ptiliogonatidae

Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
22.1 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 81

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 81).

DEF 53

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 53).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA to North-central & Northwestern Mexico Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Phainopepla nitens lepida

    sw USA and nw Mexico

  • Phainopepla nitens nitens

    s Texas (s USA) to nc Mexico

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Phainopepla nitens

Which family does it belong to?

Silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA to North-central & Northwestern Mexico

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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