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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Khalli on May 10, 2014, 07:16:22 AM

Title: help with Thrushes
Post by: Khalli on May 10, 2014, 07:16:22 AM

Could use some help identifying/verifying  these birds. All help and comments are appreciated. :)  

Gray-cheeked Thrush?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/14148064702_b56c9d035b_z.jpg)

Swainson's Thrush?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/14151024174_64549d3607_z.jpg)

Hermit Thrush?
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5160/13964239930_737f02771c_z.jpg)

???
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14127711116_75c1f803e1_z.jpg)

Veery?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/14150941435_7b9fdaec24_z.jpg)

Title: Re: help with Thrushes
Post by: Rotarran on May 10, 2014, 07:54:47 AM

I'll take a crack at these:

1. I'd probably go with Swainsons on that one...is not as stocky as GC or Hermit and you can kinda make out the spectacled look these guys have.

2. Closer to GC but the buffy wash on face makes it difficult to eliminate Swainsons.  Not sure on this one.

3. That bright brick red plumage on this bird screams Veery.

4. Looks like a Warbling Vireo.

5. I'll go with Swainson's on that one.

Title: Re: help with Thrushes
Post by: thouc on May 10, 2014, 12:12:50 PM

1. Swainson's Thrush
2. Swainson's Thrush
3. Veery
4. Warbling Vireo
5. Not sure, maybe Swainson's

/Thomas

Title: Re: help with Thrushes
Post by: Khalli on May 10, 2014, 01:41:36 PM

Thanks thouc and Rotarren your help is appreciated.   :D