Mike1985 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Some neat pics my sister got of a bird , Any IDs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Pretty sure it's a leucistic bird, but it's tough to see its shape. Location and date would help narrow down the possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1985 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Fresno Ohio , 4-19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) @Aveschapines Would you mind moving this to Help Me Identify a North American Bird? Edited April 20, 2020 by Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 leucistic Common Grackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Jefferson Shank said: leucistic Common Grackle Proportions are wrong for a grackle (head too large, beak too small) and its tail doesn't have the diamond shape at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Eastern Phoebe for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 @Mike1985 How big was the bird? sparrow-sized? robin-sized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Jefferson Shank said: @Mike1985 How big was the bird? sparrow-sized? robin-sized Based on the grass surrounding it, I'd say Eastern Bluebird-sized, although I think the tail is too long for an EABL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Maybe an Eastern Phoebe. It looks like a flycatcher in the second photo. But it doesn't look like one in the first. This ones confusing. Edited April 21, 2020 by Connor Cochrane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbvol50 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Northern Mockingbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1985 Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Here's a couple more photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I couldn't tell much from the first pics... but these new ones, especially the one with wings open... have me thinking leucistic Northern Mockingbird. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, birdbrain22 said: I couldn't tell much from the first pics... but these new ones, especially the one with wings open... have me thinking leucistic Northern Mockingbird. Yeah, the shape and length of the bill, tail, and wings in the first of the two new photos (third photo overall), along with the relatively long legs, sure look a Northern Mock to me too. Good call, @birdbrain22. Edited April 22, 2020 by Charlie Spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Just for the sake of discussion, is it possible this is a leucistic Gray Catbird? The dark eyes and tail shape seem like a possible match to these untrained eyes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I'm seeing a crest. I still think Eastern Phoebe is a good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Melierax said: I'm seeing a crest. I still think Eastern Phoebe is a good bet. You're right, it does have a crest, but I still think it's the wrong proportions for an Eastern Phoebe (head's too small). Maybe a Great Crested Flycatcher or a Blue Jay? Edited April 22, 2020 by The Bird Nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, lonestranger said: Just for the sake of discussion, is it possible this is a leucistic Gray Catbird? The dark eyes and tail shape seem like a possible match to these untrained eyes. The cap looks grayish... for s Catbird, I would think it should be darker since those feathers have pigment. Plus the under wing pattern looks like a mockingbird(just reversed). @The Bird Nuts I agree it is not a Phoebe. As far as a crest goes.. are you talking about the last pic? I am not sure that is a crest or just some windblown or out of place feathers. Another thing is...in the second pic, it looks like a yellowish eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) I’m liking Blue Jay @The Bird Nuts but I have a feeling this might be one of those threads that goes around in circles without providing a concrete answer... although the discussion will likely be entertaining Edited April 22, 2020 by AlexHenry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 "Avian sp." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1985 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Turns out it was a Blue Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I like Blue Jay as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, blackburnian said: I like Blue Jay as well. Oh, sure, you like Blue Jay NOW. Where were you three months ago??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Oh, sure, you like Blue Jay NOW. Where were you three months ago??? I had no idea this thread was old, lol. Didn’t pay attention to the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.