In the short time I have been living in Arizona I have come to believe that the Curve-billed Thrasher is the king of the roost. Often perching on the tops of bushes and cactus, the bird aggressively defends its empire. Yesterday I saw one take on a dove that got too close to where the Thrasher was eating. It was quite a show. The Thrasher won. I wonder if that is how it got its name....
Shoot Date: December 6, 2017
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Aperture priority ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6 1 EV
Lens: EF400mm f/2.8L USM @ 400 mm
ISO: 1600