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Finch "escapee" in area with Groove-billed Ani
Posted by alice horst
almost 8 years ago
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I saw and got pictures of the small red "escapee" finch today while looking for Groove-billed Ani.
Can anyone ID this bird that I am sure others have seen?
I don't know how to put my picture on this email.
Thank you,
Alice Horst
ahorst@comcast.net
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Hi Alice. Another birder saw and photographed a Red-billed Firefinch at this location a few days ago. This is likely your bird.
The eBird checklist that includes a photo of the firefinch is at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S33207458. I'm not sure if this species (it's native to Africa) is a new addition to Florida's ever-growing list of exotics.
Nice to meet you today, Alice. I had seen Jack and Jeannette's post, but I couldn't remember the name of the bird. Thank you Noah and Brian for the info. I'm so glad to have gotten the Groove-billed Ani and Wilson's Warbler, both new life birds, special thanks to Noah! I just posted my eBird with the finch photo I took. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33276545
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