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Dickcissel (Spiza americana), West of Green Valley, Pima County

This Dickcissel was discovered and photographed by Laurens Halsey on 04 October 2011.

Usually a rare fall migrant, however this and last fall there has been an increase in reports.

Yellow supercillium & malar with dark malar strip, yellow center of breast, rusty median coverts. Lack of streaks on breast indicate adult and lack of any blackish on chest indicate female.

04 October 2011, photo by Laurens Halsey

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Submitted on 05 October 2011

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