Every once in a while I just have to throw an evil twist into the weekly quiz, like way back when the subject wasn't even a bird at all. This week is one of those weeks. All you get is this feather. If you know the eastern and western variants of this species, it may not be that hard. Or not.

Last week's bird was one you will find only in southern Arizona or Northern Mexico, the Arizona Woodpecker (Picoides arizonae). Have fun with this week's quiz and, as always, good luck and great birding!

P.S. - A quick check of the bluebird nest this morning found the adults still bringing food, so we'll have to wait another day or two to find them out and about (if it's tomorrow, I'm working an "astro" schedule - giving me a free morning - and might be able to catch them on fledging day . . . )