Photograph by M. French Oilman. 



A. PLUMBEOUS GNATCATCHER ON NEST. 



This is a characteristic species of the deserts of the Southwest. It is much like the Blue-Gray 

 Gnatcatcher of the Eastern States and the Western Gnatcatcher of California, from which It 

 differs mainly in the possession of a black cap, worn by the male during the summer months. 

 This marking may be seen on the bird in the picture. 



MALE GILA WOODPECKER. 



Distinguished from the female by the red spot on the crown. This is a common species of the 

 valleys of southern Arizona, and one that nests frequently in the giant cactus. 



