Reader12 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On vacation and saw this bird at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Checked my resources but cannot identify. Would really appreciate help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That is an Eastern Phoebe. I've seen at least a couple photos of them with that odd, dark, nearly featherless patch on the belly before, but I don't know what causes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader12 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thank you! I was hoping I had something rare, but in a way it is unique. Again I thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Seasonal molting, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psweet Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That looks like it might just be staining, or even just wet feathers from hitting the water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 4 hours ago, psweet said: That looks like it might just be staining, or even just wet feathers from hitting the water. Okay, that makes sense. HERE is another photo of one like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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