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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Porshaah on May 25, 2017, 12:33:14 PM

Title: Yellow capped black bird
Post by: Porshaah on May 25, 2017, 12:33:14 PM

Hi all

Need help identifying a yellow capped (i.e. yellow cap looks more like a bulging crown) black bird (i.e. about the same size and shape of a Baltimore Oriole)  I spotted a few days ago, out in the open country fields. If I remember correctly, when in flight a white back and/or tail feather tips  were exposed or maybe the under side. Most likely the former - sorry minds eye is fading. The dominate feature is the yellow bulge.  I viewed with binoculars from a distance and judging from its' beak movement, appeared to be quite chatty.

TIA

Title: Re: Yellow capped black bird
Post by: lucky tern on May 25, 2017, 01:33:54 PM

try a male bobolink

Title: Re: Yellow capped black bird
Post by: Porshaah on May 25, 2017, 03:46:45 PM

Lucky Tern

I believe that's it!

Your knowledge is appreciated!