Dickcissel (Spiza americana), Stagecoach Loop, Duncan, Greenlee County

This Dickcissel was discovered by Robert Shantz on 07 September 2005 on Stagecoach Loop a side road near Duncan, AZ.  He photographed it on 07 September and again on 09 September. 

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07 September 2005, photos by Robert Shantz

09 September 2005, photo by Robert Shantz