dpinkerton Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I hate asking for id help on this guy since I couldn't get a sound id but thought I would throw it out there anyway. This was seen last weekend in Latrobe, PA. There have been reports of Willow Flycatchers at this particular spot and a single report of a Least Flycatcher in June (which would be uncommon for this area I believe). This doesn't look Willow to me but am hoping it is since it's the only one I've potentially seen this year. Any confidence either way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Mainly a bump, may not be identifiable from the photos. Doesn't look like an Acadian (most likely at this location?), better for Willow/Alder than Least which are all unlikely? I'm getting an Alder vibe but as you say Willow has been seen. I defer to the experts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpinkerton Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Thanks. I figured this one would be tough to nail down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I don't see why this is not an Eastern Wood-Pewee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) Don't Pewees typically have a more peaked head? Edit- Peaked meaning head shaped higher at the back of the head, not crested feathers creating a peak. Edited July 24, 2022 by lonestranger Clarity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, lonestranger said: Don't Pewees typically have a more peaked head? Edit- Peaked meaning head shaped higher at the back of the head, not crested feathers creating a peak. I should have looked in iBird before I added the edit. The peak shape I was referring to is called a small crest in the guide. Either way, wouldn't an Eastern Wood-Pewee have a different head shape, or is the small crest hidden in the photos? Edited July 24, 2022 by lonestranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Hasan said: I don't see why this is not an Eastern Wood-Pewee I would think an Eastern Wood-Pewee would have dark flanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Thomas 2.0 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I’m leaning Willow here over Wood-pewee but far from confident. I’m used to seeing a light spot right in the center of the chest for the Pewee, which is basically just another way of saying what The Bird Nuts already stated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just throwing it out there. Alder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 21 hours ago, RobinHood said: Mainly a bump, may not be identifiable from the photos. Doesn't look like an Acadian (most likely at this location?), better for Willow/Alder than Least which are all unlikely? I'm getting an Alder vibe but as you say Willow has been seen. I defer to the experts. I would agree with @RobinHood with a willow or alder flycatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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