dragon49 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Looks good for my second lifer of the day, but I'm asking because Ebird is making me add the species manually, which is giving me a drop of doubt. Taken this afternoon, in Boynton Beach, Florida: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Palm Warbler. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Wow, I didn’t know there were areas in the lower 48 where WCSP is considered rare edit: also yes this is a Warbler not a sparrow Edited October 30, 2022 by Colton V 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, IKLland said: Palm Warbler. 3 minutes ago, Colton V said: Wow, I didn’t know there were areas in the lower 48 where WCSP is considered rare edit: also yes this is a Warbler not a sparrow Ty guys. That was my field impression based on the behavior. Always annoying when species have so many color variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, dragon49 said: Ty guys. That was my field impression based on the behavior. Always annoying when species have so many color variations. There are many reasons why this isn’t a WCSP, but if you are confused by color variations, a WCSP will never have yellow undertail coverts. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 32 minutes ago, dragon49 said: Always annoying when species have so many color variations That’s why it’s important to learn the structural differences birds. While colors may vary among individuals of a species, one thing that is almost never variable is the bill shape. I knew this was a warbler immediately because it had a narrow, pointy bill, perfect for nabbing insects. A sparrow would have a thick, more triangular bill for cracking open seeds. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Colton V said: Wow, I didn’t know there were areas in the lower 48 where WCSP is considered rare edit: also yes this is a Warbler not a sparrow Yeah...I still haven't seen White-crowned Sparrow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: Yeah...I still haven't seen White-crowned Sparrow... One, in Indiana visiting relatives. 2 hours ago, Colton V said: Wow, I didn’t know there were areas in the lower 48 where WCSP is considered rare Once you're south of VA, they stay west of a line from Tidewater to Pensacola. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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