Observation date: May 12, 2026
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cloudless sky, very little breeze, warm- temp in lower 70s F. Three seen, One was perching on the ground and challenging any butterflies that invaded its territory, then returning to same spot. Two different individuals submitted. One had prevalent bands on DHW and fainter "bird's beak" at DFW apex. The other not as pronounced banding on the DHW, but "bird's beak" is obvious.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: jury is still out on chryxus v. calais alticordillera, but we'll go with chryxus for now
