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Sparkling Jewelwing (Calopteryx dimidiata)Observer
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Note entirely metallic green body; dark brown eyes; terminal black tips on upper 1/5 of wings.
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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)Observer
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Note unmistakable blue head, greenish-yellow back, and red belly.
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Common Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater)Observer
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Note large, bulky size; wrinkles on torso and neck; short, stout legs. This is the orange-tailed form endemic to South Mountain Park near Phoenix.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Note whitish underparts; dark streaked belly band; reddish-orange tail.
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Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)Observer
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Note conical bill; bright blue overall.
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Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum)Observer
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These two specimens were spotted from my vehicle and relocated off the sandy road. Note the two central occipital horns, pale middorsal stripe, and dark lines radiating from the eyes to the lip. These two were engaged in mating ritual, as evident by the smaller male gasping the female's occipital horn. These lizards are truly remarkable. Aside from consuming harvester ants, they will also eat blister beetles and velvet ants.
