harpoon659 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 These were seen in Fairfax County, VA, on 11 May, and the photos were taken only minutes apart and only a few feet apart, in the same woodpile. At the time, I thought these were all Swainson's Thrushes. Upon close examination, I think that #1 and #2 are a pair of Swainson's Thrushes, while photos #3 and #4 (both of a single bird) appear to be an Ovenbird, showing a hint of the dark streaked crest. Confirmed as Swainson's AND Ovenbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 All Swainson’s Thrush. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Yes, all are Swainson's Thrushes. Ovenbirds have white malars and black lateral throat stripes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Ovenbirds have WHITE eye rings and lack buff supraloral bars. They’re very green. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoon659 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Many thanks to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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