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Can someone help me ID these birds (Original Post) drmeow Apr 2015 OP
Wowsers! shenmue Apr 2015 #1
Flycatchers? Adsos Letter Apr 2015 #2
AWESOME - Thank you! drmeow Apr 2015 #3
I know practically nothing about birds Adsos Letter Apr 2015 #4
Well, you knew enough drmeow Apr 2015 #5
Say's Phoebe catchnrelease Apr 2015 #6
yes - Say's Phoebes dbackjon Jun 2015 #7
Thanks for the confirmation. drmeow Jun 2015 #8

drmeow

(5,012 posts)
3. AWESOME - Thank you!
Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:21 PM
Apr 2015

I think its a Say's Phoebe:
http://www.birdfotos.com/birdfoto/flycatcher/says-phoebe/says-phoebe.htm

I didn't even know where to start in the (450 page) field guide but you narrowed it down enough were I could id it!

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
4. I know practically nothing about birds
Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:28 PM
Apr 2015

But I thought I recognized the beak type on that one (plus, there is a certain streamlined shape to the body).

The coloration does look right for a Say's Phoebe, judging from the link.

Glad I could be of help.

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