TheBirdSpot Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Just wanting to double check on this guy... JUST saw it in my backyard (near Boise, Idaho). Thanks for your input! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Yep! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) I'm pretty sure the blob of yellow on the wing's leading edge is diagnostic, along with the strong eye ring. I gotta (get to someplace where I can) get me one of these. Edited January 16 by Charlie Spencer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Charlie Spencer said: I'm pretty sure the blob of yellow on the wing's leading edge is diagnostic It is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBirdSpot Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 7 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I'm pretty sure the blob of yellow on the wing's leading edge is diagnostic, along with the strong eye ring. I gotta (get to someplace where I can) get me one of these. Stupid question... what does "diagnostic" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, TheBirdSpot said: Stupid question... what does "diagnostic" mean? I THINK it means very distinctive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Friedman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, TheBirdSpot said: Stupid question... what does "diagnostic" mean? It means that mark makes the identification certain, or practically certain. It's the same meaning as in "An A1C value of greater than 6.5 percent on two separate occasions is diagnostic for diabetes" (from here). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 11 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I gotta (get to someplace where I can) get me one of these. The mountainous pine forests of the West have gotta be one of my favorite birding environments... Solitaires, Mountain Bluebirds, Mountain Chickadees, Cassin's Finches, Great Gray Owls, Pygmy Nuthatches, tons of cool woodpeckers... The list goes on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 4 hours ago, Colton V said: The mountainous pine forests of the West have gotta be one of my favorite birding environments... Solitaires, Mountain Bluebirds, Mountain Chickadees, Cassin's Finches, Great Gray Owls, Pygmy Nuthatches, tons of cool woodpeckers... The list goes on! I've been there a few times in my life, but all before I started birding. I'll get back there after I retire in a couple of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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