There are a number of species of birds around the world that have names that are difficult to pronounce and spell but the pyrrhuloxia has to be near the top of the list. The name is actually a combination of two genus names Pyrrhula, which roughly means flame-colored, and Loxia, which roughly means crooked. The name refers to the red color primarily on the males and the crooked shape of the beak.
The pyrrhuloxia is a relative of the northern cardinal. They are year round inhabitants of the deserts and scrublands of the extreme south western United States and Mexico. They are omnivorous who typically forage on the ground for seeds, grasses, and insects. They will also feed on cactus blooms and fruit. Most of the moisture that they need comes from the foods that they eat.
14 comments:
Oh what a loley bird ,Nette
with what little i know of birds, i did see the family resemblance to cardinals.
Ewok's ABC WEDNESDAY
Lovely photos, well done!
HI Jeff Wonderful shots of this lovely bird.
Have you heard the pyrrhuloxia referred to as the "silver cardinal"? I had a person get quite upset with me about this name. Just curious....
sure looks like a silver cardinal, tho!
ROG, ABCW
such an unusual bird; I feel very lucky that you have presented it here; TFS
Whoosh, I have never seen this bird, never even saw the name and probably would get tongue tied trying to say it, but I can certainly say, that is one of the most beautiful birds that I have ever seen!!!
Thanks for showing this beautiful bird! And especialy for the information.
Have a great week!
Wil, ABCW Team
What an impressive bird. I think its well aware of just how fine he is. Such a fine capture.
What a beautiful bird. I would love to see one in the wild. I'm wondering how far extreme southwest in the US you have to be. We live an hour from the Mexican border near the coast.
Flippin eck, what a stunner! A must see bird.
Interesting info and delightful captures of this beautiful bird.
what a brilliant way to combine your interests. i admire your creativity.
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