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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Moira on September 12, 2009, 07:47:06 PM

Title: ID Request
Post by: Moira on September 12, 2009, 07:47:06 PM

Any help in identifying this bird would be appreciated:    http://www.flickr.com/photos/40798812@N03/3913288981/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40798812@N03/3913288981/)

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Post by: GStuart on September 12, 2009, 10:20:39 PM

Well, it's down to two and I can't be sure about either.  That it is a warbler I have no doubt.  Yellow-rumped is a common warbler that has many of those characteristics.  I can't quite tell about the wing as it it disappearing in the picture.  Do you recall if the primaries had a bluish complexion?  The other possibility is Palm warbler.  I'll leave it for the experts to determine.

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Post by: Moira on September 13, 2009, 08:35:49 PM

I don't recall any bluish colour on the bird.  I certainly see the similarities when I look up the two birds you suggest.  I'll wait and see if anyone else has an opinion.  Thank you for your help - much appreciated.

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Post by: Kin Lau on September 13, 2009, 08:41:16 PM

I haven't checked my guides, but Palm warbler was the 1st thing to come to mind.