Silky-flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Ptilogonatidae /See Silky-flycatcher
The silky-flycatchers are a small family of passerine birds which occur mainly in Central America, although the range of one species extends to Central California(San Joaquin Valley), and much of the SW deserts and mountains. They are related to waxwings, and like that group have a soft silky plumage, usually grey or pale yellow in colour. They have small crests. There are 4 New World (Americas) species, and 3 North American species.
- ( * SW) Phainopepla, Phainopepla nitens (found in secluded mtn canyons & locales, etc., (also Colo. R.)–Riparian environment-(near Mistletoe berries--)
Read more about this topic: List Of Arizona-SW Birds (Yuma County, Arizona)