Seanbirds Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Jefferson Shank said: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher? Scissor-tails are neither small nor shy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Ha! I gotta do a harder one this time! Small, shy bird with disproportionately long tail. Interesting description. I would’ve included something about their voice. In my opinion that’s their most distinctive feature 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Scissor-tails are neither small nor shy. Yea, I don't have any experience with them... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: Interesting description. I would’ve included something about their voice. In my opinion that’s their most distinctive feature That was my impression of the bird from what I've read about them. I have never actually seen a Wrentit before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: Yea, I don't have any experience with them... ? That's too bad. They're really fun birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Wrentit? @The Bird NutsYour turn. You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, MichaelLong said: @Birding Boy 12 hours ago, Seanbirds said: yeah, we give up! 12 hours ago, Birding Boy said: Sorry, made this too hard! The bird was Red-necked Grebe. @Seanbirds, feel free to do the next one! Should’ve said something about that dagger bill as a hint for the grebe. Edited February 14, 2021 by Seanbirds Clarify 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Okay...this bird has light brown bordering the front edge of its wings and a large beak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Let me know if you need more hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Canada goose? Far off probably, but gotta start somewhere lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just now, Birding Boy said: Canada goose? Far off probably, but gotta start somewhere lol. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: Okay...this bird has light brown bordering the front edge of its wings and a large beak. size, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Seanbirds said: size, please. Large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Ah well, at least a started in taxanomic order. Turkey Vulture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 @The Bird Nuts, California Condor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/14/2021 at 5:21 PM, Birding Boy said: Ah well, at least a started in taxanomic order. Turkey Vulture? 17 minutes ago, IKLland said: @The Bird Nuts, California Condor? Nope. The light brown on the front edge of the wings really shines in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 and a large beak. Like how big? Any more details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Jefferson Shank said: Like how big? Any more details? I don't want to give away too much...Its beak is slightly smaller than that of its North American cousin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 All hints plus more: Large size Light brown bordering the front edge of its wings that really shines in the sun Large beak that is slightly smaller than that of its North American (endemic) cousin Mostly dark brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Golden Eagle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, Aidan B said: Golden Eagle You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 You got it! @Aidan B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 A medium sized bird with brownish-red undertail coverts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Bohemian Waxwing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Bohemian Waxwing? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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