This essentially Mexican species was not recorded nesting in the United States until June 1958 when found in the Guadalupe Mountains of SE Arizona. It is now not uncommon along watercourses with tall trees in the area where its loud vocalizations draw attention to the bird.
Two races are currently recognized by Clements, but the slight color differences may be more seasonal than geographic. BNA considers the species to be monotypic.
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