Listado S8114349
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Observaciones
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Número observado: 20
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Número observado: 10
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Número observado: 9
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Número observado: 9
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Número observado: 20
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Detalles
A pair of birds, flushed at Zella Tank--a barren Mojave desert site where the only trees are Joshua Trees. The birds had OBVIOUS yellow underwings in flight. The only logical species is a Gilded as the likelihood that a pair of yellow-shafted flickers would be here is FAR LESS LIKELY than a Gilded Flicker.

One individual perched up on a tree about 50 yards out for a good look. The bird I saw was a textbook male Gilded Flicker with a red malar stripe, gray face, tan crest, and yellow underwings and tail.
I took chase to see if I could get some pictures but every time I got near they would fly directly away. I decided not to pursue them further than 200 yards hoping they will stay in the area.
Other birders were able to locate one of the birds later in the day.