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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: bernie2112 on August 03, 2008, 02:41:37 AM

Title: An ID please...
Post by: bernie2112 on August 03, 2008, 02:41:37 AM

Greetings!
We saw this bird near the parking lot at Hilton Falls. I thought maybe a Verio except the bill seems like a Flycatcher or Kingbird. It has a rather harsh call: short. loud, and squawky. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Bernie
(http://www.newlight.ca/birds/berniemonette_2008_5.jpg)

Title: Bird ID
Post by: JTF on August 03, 2008, 08:25:48 AM

I am thinking an immature eastern kingbird.

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Post by: Brian Bailey on August 03, 2008, 12:22:45 PM

The bill shape, hint of a face pattern, and the olive tinges make me suspect Red-eyed Vireo.

Unfortunately, the best way to ID a juvenile is to find the parents!  :wink:

BB

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Post by: bernie2112 on August 03, 2008, 01:46:29 PM

Quote from: "Brian Bailey"

The bill shape, hint of a face pattern, and the olive tinges make me suspect Red-eyed Vireo.

Unfortunately, the best way to ID a juvenile is to find the parents!  :wink:

BB

Yes-too true. The wings on this fellow are a dark olive-if that helps.

Many thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Bernie