Phoenix, Arizona, USA May 27th (1 Viewer)

[uk2usa]

Good afternoon!

I spent the morning setting up perches for yard bird photography. This bird popped onto a perch for a couple of seconds... enough to get 4 shots. I am confused with the species - I initially thought it was a juvenile Verdin, but my guide shows both adult and juvenile with a dark beak, not the color that this shows.

Any help would be very gratefully received.

Thanks.

 

[The Bird Nuts]

Juvenile Verdin is correct. Apparently their beaks start out yellow.

 

[uk2usa]

Thanks - that is useful information for me to keep in mind!
Appreciate the confirmation.

 

[Lisa W]

Nice picture. One of my favorite AZ birds, loved having them as yard birds.