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Help with a myiarchus flycatcher (Bill Baggs 11/2)
Posted by Joseph Montes de Oca
about 8 years ago
2 Comments
Hello!
I'm looking for help IDing this flycatcher seen at Bill Baggs on Wednesday 11/2. I saw several great crested flycatchers but this one looked a little plain in comparison. I first thought it was an eastern phoebe but after looking at the pics I'm doubting it. I was pointed in the myiarchus direction by someone on another birding forum who suggested it could be La Sagra's or an Ash-throated although the pictures aren't very good. Any help would be appreciated!
NOTE: There are four photos in total, click to the left to cycle through.
Thank you,
Joe
Comments
See the bold white edging on the innermost tertial? That's a Great Crested mark. It can be absent in worn plumage, but is pretty obvious on this bird.
Thanks for the clarification, John. The lighting was low and my camera doesn't handle high ISO very well so it's likely the birds colors looks muted because of that.
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