Bigdaddy44 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I initially thought this was an Ash-throated Flycatcher. The more I look at it and pics of the Ash-throated Flycatcher that I have, I am now thinking Brown-crested Flycatcher. The beak size and the deeper yellow underneath made me think differently. This was in Zion National Park on 05/16/18. Any thoughts from those out west? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Ash-throated for me. The black extends all the way across the tip of the tail, the throat is whitish, and the bill is not that bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Landon Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 For comparison, this is an Ash from earlier this year.Much smaller bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 5 hours ago, John Landon said: For comparison, this is an Ash from earlier this year.Much smaller bill. Thay bird is looking away, making the bill look shorter. Check out the black across the underside of the tip of the tail on the other bird. I've seen both species. The differences are subtle, but there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I agree with creeker. The bill looks too small for Brown-crested on either bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaddy44 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks all. Ash-throated was my initial thought. The yellow beneath was the big reason I was starting to stray. All the Ash-throated I have seen (not many) have had a much lighter yellow. I then looked at my pics of the Great-crested (Many more living in FL) that I have and thought it was within the range for the larger bill. Always good to get additional feedback. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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