McCown's Longspur (Calcarius mccownii), Elfrida, Sulphur Springs Valley, Cochise County

This McCown's Longspur was discovered and photographed by Duane Nelson on 25 October 2010.  It was found on Bell Road just north of Jefferson, Elfrida, Sulphur Springs Valley.

Formerly regular in small numbers in the Sulfur Springs and San Rafael Valleys of SE Arizona, this species appears to have decreased in recent years. 

Large pink bill. Large size. Plain face. Very short tail (not shown in photo).

25 October 2010, photo by Duane Nelson

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