Rare bird alert: Groove-billed Ani in Inyo County

Groove-billed Ani Photo: HarmonyonPlanetEarth

A Groove-billed Ani is present at Coso Junction along Highway 395 in Inyo County. Brad Singer, Johnny Bovee, and Gary File made the initial discovery. Anis are members of the cuckoo family and they do look a little, well, cuckoo. Their oversized beaks give the impression of a face held in a state of constant grimace. While they are found year-round in Texas, in winter, small numbers move north and east along Gulf Coast. It also isn't uncommon for the rare bird of two to stray north.

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