Mark Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 This was Saturday, 25 May 19, here in San Antonio at Friedrich Wilderness Park early morning. Apologize for the poor pics, but he was kind of touch to get a line on for a clear shot with good lighting. I lightened the picture up as much as I could. I noticed some yellow on the underside, and a rufus bar on the wings when I zoomed in the pic. He also seems to have a heavy bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Rufus wing bar would suggest Black Phoebe. Edited May 26, 2019 by HamRHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Bill is too heavy for a phoebe. This is a Myiarchus flycatcher, but I don't know if we can see enough in these photos to narrow it down to species. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bird Nuts said: Bill is too heavy for a phoebe. This is a Myiarchus flycatcher, but I don't know if we can see enough in these photos to narrow it down to species. Agree with all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Researching a little further, and based on Birding Duo's input, I think I can safely say it is one of three: either a Great Crested, Brown Crested or Ash-throated Flycatcher. What it shows in Merlin for territory, best bets are either Great Crested or Ash-throated. I have seen a Great Crested Flycatcher recently, but not at this location. This location is heavily wooded within somewhat of a canyon setting. Juniper trees and other trees as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban snipe Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) great crested flycatcher Edited May 28, 2019 by urban snipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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