Birds in the US Deserts

Phainopepla

Send a Phainopepla Greeting Card

Printable Coloring and Information Page on the Phainopepla.
Although the Phainopepla is a waxed wing flycatcher, it primary diet consists of mistletoe berries, and it lives in habitats where mistletoe thrives, including the desert wash. It does eat other berries, including juniper and grapes, and it will also eat insects. The name Phainopepla is Greek, meaning "Silky Robe" describing the shining black coat of the male. In addition to its silky robe and crest, this bird is easily distinguished by its red eyes.

Berry Catch Game
Use the left and right arrow keys to move the bird and help it catch as many berries as it can. Flash game.

Printable Report Page
Write a report on the Phainopepla. Printable paper with a graphical insert.
Information on the Phainopepla -
Bird Friends
All About Birds - Cornell University
Animal Diversity Web from the University of Michigan

Desktop Wallpaper
Phainopepla

Animated Jigsaw Puzzle - Phainopepla in berry bushes
This animated puzzle is a bit large and takes longer to load than other puzzles.

A Phainopepla can eat over a thousand mistletoe berries a day. He replenishes the environment by distributing the seeds through his droppings.