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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Trillian Flummox on May 17, 2014, 12:11:47 AM

Title: Flycatcher
Post by: Trillian Flummox on May 17, 2014, 12:11:47 AM

Unfortunately this little guy at Ashbridges was very quiet. Any ideas?
-kris
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Title: Re: Flycatcher
Post by: thouc on May 17, 2014, 10:22:15 AM

My guess would be Least.

Title: Re: Flycatcher
Post by: cloaca on May 17, 2014, 11:47:28 AM

I'd go with Yellow-bellied.

Title: Re: Flycatcher
Post by: Trillian Flummox on May 17, 2014, 02:58:53 PM

Thanks for the input! Well, since my experts disagree, I've been trying to do more research at home. At this point I'm inclined to agree with Yellow-bellied, but always happy to hear more comments. From what I've read it sounds like there is too much yellow on this bird for a Least. Although a Least can have a bit of yellow on the lower belly and flanks, it should have a white throat. Also, the beak looks a bit long for a Least but maybe that's too subjective. The overall small size, roundish head and shortish tail rule out any other candidates.

-kris

Title: Re: Flycatcher
Post by: thouc on May 17, 2014, 03:10:23 PM

I notice the faint yellow now, so Yellow-bellied is probably what it is.

Title: Re: Flycatcher
Post by: Trillian Flummox on May 17, 2014, 07:00:39 PM

Thank you Thomas.  :)