Administrator Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I’m wondering if iBird Photo Sleuth got this right. See attached. Thanks mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Looks like a Say's Phoebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I agree, Say's Phoebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 So not female Vermilion Flycatcher? Isn't there is some orange coloring in the belly? Photo Sleuth gives the SAPH 11% and the VEFL 84%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 A female/immature Vermilion Flycatcher would have a lighter, browner head, faint streaking on an even lighter breast, and usually a more vibrant color underneath (not as buffy). Vermilion Flycatchers also have different proportions (larger eyes, smaller bills). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 In addition to everything TBN said, a female Vermilion will show a white throat (and, depending on the bird, a white supercilium), which contrasts sharply with brown auriculars and crown. This contrast is, for me, what really sets them off from Say's Phoebes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks gang, your analysis is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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