Kaw'qs Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 This Meadowlark was seen in Central California. I was looking for your input on this bird as there is only one record of EAME the State. EAWE? Hybrid? Unfortunately, the bird was a quick fly-by with no vocalizations heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 What are you seeing on this bird that makes you consider Eastern even being a possibility? This looks like a pretty typical nonbreeding Western to me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Due to the super in depth stuff I just read for Liam's weekly quiz, yes this is a Western, especially with that tail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaw'qs Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: What are you seeing on this bird that makes you consider Eastern even being a possibility? This looks like a pretty typical nonbreeding Western to me. Looking at the rectrices they appear to contain much more white than I normally see here with WEME. Also, the streaking on the sides of the bird is much heavier and bolder. The malar is fairly clean, but I know the yellow could be obscured in basic plumage. Edited December 6, 2021 by Kaw'qs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 FWIW, if you think you have a second CA state record of EAME, it would be a really good idea to try and get audio as well. Meadowlarks are variable enough that EAME is unlikely to get accepted in CA without accompanying audio. The lone record for the state has recordings which support the ID. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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