Black-throated Sparrow Anphispiza bilineata Arizona USA perched on cholla cactus

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Black throated Sparrow Anphispiza bilineata Arizona USA Perched on cholla cactus Also known as the Desert Sparrow in the Southwest Live in the driest and hottest cactus and sagebrush desert Range from NW Nevada and S Wyoming through the deserts of the Southwest and northern Mexico Is well adapted to the extremes of its habitat During periods of no rain derives moisture from vegetation and insects

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Location: Sonoran Desert Arizona USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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