John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sends three photos he took in Nevada over Thanksgiving weekend:
•Phainopepla – Notable for its shaggy crest and red eye, this bird is usually found in mesquite or scrubby oak habitats.
•Gambel’s Quail: Notable for the teardrop-shaped plume protruding from the forehead, this bird is usually seen in flocks on or near the ground in deserts.
•Redhead: This is a mal…