jonesmunoz Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have two birds I would like help with please. Both were seen today near Palestine, TX. The only thing I could find remotely similar in Sibley’s is a hybrid blue wing and golden warbler. The second bird I think is a female Orchard Oriole. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 The bird with the red cap is a very upset Eastern Kingbird. The yellow bird looks good for female Orchard ORIOLE ALSO. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbvol50 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, birdbrain22 said: The bird with the red cap is a very upset Eastern Kingbird. The yellow bird looks good for female Orchard ORIOLE ALSO. yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesmunoz Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 59 minutes ago, birdbrain22 said: The bird with the red cap is a very upset Eastern Kingbird. I don’t see anything in Sibley’s or pictures online of an Eastern Kingbird having red cap (looks yellow to me). Why does it have such a cap? Is this common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Just now, jonesmunoz said: I don’t see anything in Sibley’s or pictures online of an Eastern Kingbird having red cap (looks yellow to me). Why does it have such a cap? Is this common? It’s usually hidden, but will often appear when the bird is agitated, to striking effect I may add. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Is there something wrong with my monitor? I see a yellow cap, not a red one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I agree with Orchard Oriole and Eastern Kingbird, plus a juvenile Cave Swallow with the kingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Charlie Spencer said: Is there something wrong with my monitor? I see a yellow cap, not a red one No, there isn't ?. I also see a light orange cap. Eastern Kingbirds can have a variety of colors on their crown, from a yellow, to an orange, to the most common color, red. I don't know why, though... you need an expert for that! Edited June 5, 2019 by akandula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Is there something wrong with my monitor? I see a yellow cap, not a red one ok... it shows as orange on my screen but thought that was a light issue. Even though they can be red, orange or yellow... most common is red . I figure it is diet that is responsible for the difference in individual birds as is the case most times with things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I love the photo! And what is the bird being escorted from the premises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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