[Leica] IMG: Phainopepla

[Montie]

Great shot of an interesting bird.  I would spot out that small whatever it is
just to the upper right of the bill. Picky Picky  ;-)

Montie

>>The Phainopepla is the northernmost member of the family Ptilogonatidae, the Silky Flycatchers.  Ptilogonatidae is represented by only 4 species, found primarily in Central America.

Sacramento County is possibly the northern end of this bird's normal range; their diet is primarily fruit and insects.  This particular bird is an immature male who has found the birdbath in my yard:

http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/ptilogonatidae/phaino03.html

The adult male will not have light-colored tips on its feathers.
 
technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, tripod & blind.  All comments welcome.