flightman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I took this photo this morning in Lido Beach NY. Is it a House Wren? I wouldn't expect it to be perching like this high up in a tree but I really don't know. It had a rather loud 3-note call that didn't match what I found online. It reminded me more of a Cardinal's call. Except for the eyebrow, I might have thought it was a Mockingbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Carolina Wren with that distinct eyebrow and rich brown upperparts. Song description fits as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks, I just listened to a Carolina Wren on All About Birds and it sounds like what I heard. I previously rejected Carolina Wren because I thought it looked too pale underneath and I couldn't see much of the back. This is a new bird for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, flightman said: I previously rejected Carolina Wren because I thought it looked too pale underneath and I couldn't see much of the back. It is very pale below, but I don't think that's too unusual. What you can see of the upperparts in this photo (which is only the head) is too dark and red for a House Wren. Edited July 2, 2020 by The Bird Nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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