I never realized until taking these photos that the markings on these birds are perfectly suited to hiding amidst subtropical yellow-green leaves, particularly those found amidst lemon and grapefruit trees. Can you see his head? (Hint: he ducks down whenever a low-flying plane goes overhead.)
A distance shot, which if he weren't so well-centered, would still leave him pretty well-hidden to the eye. Trust me, I missed several shots!
It's Chico!
At least I believe that is his formal name--he also goes by Amoricita, and I suspect other "pet" names. The photo is a little blurry, because he tended to hide every time I pointed the camera at him (with a humorous "ducking" sound--something like "whoops"). And between trying to find him in the green, and him moving down his perch, I rushed the shot.
A clearer shot of the neighbor: what a beauty, eh?
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