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Canoncan

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on: July 06, 2008, 11:28:16 AM
Stuck on this bird from the Carden Plain, leaning towards juv Mockingbird but did not see tail. Any help would be appreciated.
Peter

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Reply #1 on: July 06, 2008, 12:06:17 PM
Hi Peter,

This looks like a young Starling to me.  That straight bill and the uniform gray/brown are good indicators.  A Mockingbird would be showing the pale gray/white breast typical of adult Mockingbirds but with some speckling.

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Reply #2 on: July 06, 2008, 02:55:10 PM
Thanks Iain your reply is appreciated and that is what we shall go with.
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