A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Phainopepla
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A small crested passerine bird (Phaïnopepla nitens), native ofMexico and the Southern United States. The adult male is of a uniformglossy blue-black; the female is brownish. Called also blackflycatcher.
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