nevsar Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Is this a Willow/Alder flycatcher? With my naked eyes, I initially thought it was a least flycatcher. However, the larger bill and faint eyering makes me think its not. The bird behaved like a young bird. It stayed at heights below my waist level to slightly above my head. It kept moving forward slightly away from me but stayed by the side of the road (vs moving further into the thickets). Per ebird, Willow flycatcher is rare now. In fact, even Willow/Alder Flycatcher for some reason is flagged (Alder flycatcher is not flagged as rare). Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 It looks like a Trail's to me. Eyering is indistinct and primary projection is moderate. Tough thing is it is a juvenile. The gape flange is still yellow and fleshy and the proportions are a little stunted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Liam said: It looks like a Trail's to me. Eyering is indistinct and primary projection is moderate. Tough thing is it is a juvenile. The gape flange is still yellow and fleshy and the proportions are a little stunted. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevsar Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thank you Liam & Quiscalus! I agree with your assessment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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