Pipilo maculatus
Adult Male
Although photographed in the Sedona Arizon area,
this bird appears to have the markings of the Great Plains Population.
Note white on the scapulars, coverts and tertials.
However, there is considerable geographic variation in plumage within this species.
Considering geography, this bird is more likely of the Southwest Population.
Photograph courtesy of our friend Caren Caraway, who is an accomplished writer and photographer.
Sedona, Arizaon