Sounds like a "Gray-headed" form of Dark-eyed Junco.
On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:14:40 PM UTC-7 Gary Brower wrote:
> Friends,
>
> I was birding this afternoon on the Big Dry Creek Trail (in Centennial, CO
> —Arapahoe County). And I’m stumped.
>
> Into a tree flew two birds. One *clearly*
Thanks to all for the helpful descriptions and information.
Regards,
Mark Minner-Lee
Erie, CO
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> On Apr 11, 2021, at 3:14 PM, Adam Vesely wrote:
>
> Mlodinow and Leukering (2018) wrote a fantastic and informative piece in
> Colorado Birds about identification of Western a
Mlodinow and Leukering (2018) wrote a fantastic and informative piece in
Colorado Birds about identification of Western and Clark's Grebes along
with thorough discussion of hybrids. Not sure if this link will work, but
try this:
https://cobirds.org/Publications/ColoradoBirds/InTheScope/84.pdf
I think the photos of the WEGR and CLGR at Stern's Lake posted in Jason
Cole's checklist linked below seem to illustrate what Caleb is describing
here.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S85225919
John Malenich
Boulder, CO
On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 11:33:19 AM UTC-6 caleb...@gmail.com wrote:
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Hi Mark!
For the sake of efficiency, I'll be using WEGR to be Western Grebe and CLGR
to be Clark's Grebe.
You would be correct that there is variation and therefore ambiguity when
it comes to the black and white pattern on the face. From my limited
experience, WEGR tends to be the species that
Looking at it more carefully I agree with Joe, and David’s agreement.
As with most things, the best way to get an answer on the internet is not to
ask a question, but to post the wrong answer. Murphy’s law.
Steve Rash
Denver Co.
> On Sep 26, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Joe Roller wrote:
>
>
> Ap
Appears to be a Hermit Thrush, based on dark markings on chest and lack of
buff on face.
Joe Roller, Denver
On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 11:44 AM Steven Rash wrote:
> Appears to be a Swainson's Thrush, which belongs to the same family as
> Robins here in America do. The other one of these that you wi
Appears to be a Swainson's Thrush, which belongs to the same family as
Robins here in America do. The other one of these that you will run into
more commonly is the Hermit Thrush which can be distinguished from
Swainson's by its rust-colored tail.
Hope that is helpful!
Happy birding,
Steve
Yep, I concur with Michael for all of the reasons mentioned. No yellow in
cere; it's in the gape. Fresh, dark plumage, not yet faded in the Colorado
sun.
~Anne Price
Littleton, Jefferson County
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9:59:36 AM UTC-6, Michael T wrote:
>
> Hatch year recently fledged Bal
Hi all
Thanks for playing all ... indeed Bald Eagle (identified as such on photos,
too). I certainly picked up some new tips hope others did as well.
Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-gra
More importantly, the pictures that you posted say "Bald eagle". :-)
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6 The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Photoed this handsome and cooperative eagle in Weld County over the
> weekend. Thought it would offer a lively discussion for "which eagle and
>
Gary,
All you asked for was the *species* of eagle, so I'd say the large bill
is "all Bald Eagle" and never mind the plumage.
Joe Roller, Denver
On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 9:59 AM Michael T wrote:
> Hatch year recently fledged Bald Eagle. Fairly uniform dark coloration. A
> second year bird would
Hatch year recently fledged Bald Eagle. Fairly uniform dark coloration. A
second year bird would have worn more variation on the chest.Eye color is a
consistent dark color. Feathers on the head a uniform in color.
Michael Tincher
Loveland,CO
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6, The "
Sibley's Guide has a good drawing of a 2nd year bald eagle, showing the
light dark band on the end of the tail and the white on the front. That is
clearly showing on photos 23 & 24.
Rick Reeser, Greeley
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
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> Hi all
>
> Photoed th
I am guessing that it's a young bald eagle. Partly because of the white
part in the tail, but still mostly dark in the rest of its body, with the
exception of some white spots in the chest.
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
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> Hi all
>
> Photoed this handsome a
Aack. Neglected to sign off.
John Ealy
Roxborough Park, Douglas County, CO
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 3:24:17 PM UTC-6, John Ealy wrote:
>
> I'm guessing 2- to 3-year-old bald eagle based on the ventral view of
> white tail with narrow dark outer edge and irregular dark band on tail tip.
>
I'm guessing 2- to 3-year-old bald eagle based on the ventral view of
white tail with narrow dark outer edge and irregular dark band on tail tip.
Bird also has white and dark streaks on the neck area. Cere appears to be
partially yellow. Large bill. Dark eye. Sure has a full crop.
n Monday
Hi all
Here is a more definitive explanation for Black-chinned Hummingbird:
"Here in Phoenix, we get Anna's, Costa's, and Black-chinned as our expected
and common hummingbirds, so separation of the three is something we deal
with every day. I can tell you with certainty it's not the two former
Hi all
Just received comment to add to discussion:
- "Actually, Costa’s might be the best fit shape-wise and tail/wing
length fits too. I’m unable to see 'strongly-curved wingtips.'"
Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 8:11:4
Hi all
Other responses so far most leaning toward Black-chinned:
- "Not the greatest photo, but messing with filters and light
adjustments, I think it’s an Archilochus type, and given the apparently
pointy rater than clubby shape of the primaries, I’d call it a
Ruby-throated rather
Wings about as long as the tail, bill very straight, short stubby bird,
getting no help from the gorget due to the lighting angle, though it lacks
any frills or extensions
Makes me want to guess Anna's, though that would be highly unexpected.
Looks a little chunky for Black-chinned, though
Red-tailed Hawk
On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 2:11:35 PM UTC-6, NicMar wrote:
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> Hi there. Can anyone assist in ID’ing this Hawk? Northern Goshawk?
> Ferruginous?
>
> Any insight is much appreciated!
>
> Nicolle Martin
> Littleton, CO
>
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The one possibility that comes to mind is Baird's Sparrow. You may have
spotted one on its way over to Soapstone where they are known to breed. If
that is indeed it, you saved yourself a hellish walk in unsheltered
conditions come summertime.
One thing I like to keep in mind when mulling birds
I'm no geneticist, but Sibley says that all manner of color gradients exist
in Blue Snow Goose. And this bird clearly has the dainty bill of a Ross.'
Suggesting Snow x Ross' hybrid.
Dave Cameron
Denver
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:15:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Kipper wrote:
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> Hey Birders,
>
Check out photos online for Australasian Shoveler. Adult male has a white
facial crescent.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
> On Mar 25, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Sean Walters
> wrote:
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> Well, taking that idea a step further, I have seen a few male Northern
> Shovelers with limited "white-face-crescent
Well, taking that idea a step further, I have seen a few male Northern
Shovelers with limited "white-face-crescents" (they were barely present in
the birds I can recall). Birds of North America states (for Alternate I,
male NOSH)
Head and neck black with iridescent green medially. Some birds show
Intriguing, nice investigation Sean.
A search on eBird's Macaulay Library also shows nearly all male Northern
Shoveler x Cinnamon Teal hybrids with a white crescent and rufous breast
area (a more understandable trait) like this bird.
https://ebird.org/media/catalog?taxonCode=x00630&q=Cinnamon%2
A little "Googling" came up with a few interesting leads.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/444365@N25/discuss/72157629157445778/
http://www.1birds.com/hybrid-teals.htm
http://birdhybrids.blogspot.com/2014/04/cinnamon-teal-x-northern-shoveler.html
A nicely done paper that includes photos of a kno
I'm curious, are there any good sources or studies saying that CITE x NOSH
combo can show a white crescent identical to that of BWTE and what causes that
gene expression? If not, I'm not sure what leads away from a BWTE x NOSH ID.
Just my thoughts.
David Tonnessen
Colorado Springs
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Yep--I agree. B-w TealxShoveler hybrid.
Dave Silverman
Rye CO
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Blue-winged Teal can have bright red eyes (see photos on Birds-eye App). Looks
good for BWTE x northern shoveler.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
> On Mar 25, 2019, at 2:59 AM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds
> wrote:
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> I’ve never seen a cinnamon teal with a crescent on its face. I woul
I’ve never seen a cinnamon teal with a crescent on its face. I would go towards
blue winged teal.
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> On Mar 24, 2019, at 9:09 PM, joe.kippe...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I agree with Michael...
> The red eye also leads me to think that Cinnamon Teal is in the mix
> somewhere. Sho
I agree with Michael...
The red eye also leads me to think that Cinnamon Teal is in the mix
somewhere. Shovelers have yellow eyes and Blue Winged Teal have black eyes,
so I don't see where else the red eye could come from. Also, Blue-winged
Teal x Shoveler hybrids normally don't have rusty flank
Howdy Folks, First, thanks to all those people that replied either here or
to me personally. I appreciate your feedback. I've figured out exactly
where I went off track on my path of identification. I use the book form of
Sibley's 1st edition in the field. There I saw that Spragues Pipet has
ject: [Bulk] [cobirds] Re: ID help - Larimer Co Rd 5
Looks like I did it, I made myself a fool. Nick Komar straightened me out.
Turns out they are Horned Larks.
Mea Culpa
David Wade
Ft Collins
On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 12:43:33 AM UTC-6, David Wade wrote:
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Oh, come on, you're not a fool! Every time people reach out for help on IDs
they're taking a risk of looking silly, but what better use of this format than
to get help with birds?
The more people ask for help with IDs, the more others, like myself, will be
willing to do the same. Then some o
Looks like I did it, I made myself a fool. Nick Komar straightened me
out. Turns out they are Horned Larks.
Mea Culpa
David Wade
Ft Collins
On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 12:43:33 AM UTC-6, David Wade wrote:
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Thanks to those who responded!
The verdict is a Hermit Thrush!
Beautiful song!
I think I had not considered it before because I observed it singing from
tall tree tops. Also I had not realized how much smaller and more slender
than other thrushes.
Ron Bolton
Berthoud
On Wednesday, June 11, 201
apologies from forgetting protocol on postings wrt name and area
Ron Bolton, Berthoud
On Friday, March 21, 2014 1:14:18 PM UTC-6, ronbco wrote:
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> While on a chair lift at Copper Mtn, saw a small bird feeding on the top
> of a douglas fir tree at 11k elev.
> Not sure if it was going for the fir
Hi.
Looks like an Eastern Kingbird.
Laurence.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:58:34 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
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> At work, don't have any book(s) handy, your help appreciated. Taken at
> Glenmere Park in Greeley.
>
> coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/id-2
> coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/id-h
Ron,
sounds like a rock wren to me. Send me your email address and I'll send you
good pictures of both birds.
Bill
bill_ ko...@msn.com
On Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:10:06 PM UTC-6, ronbco wrote:
> Pueblo Nature Center, along the Arkansas river, along the trail east of
> the Nature cente
To me the description matches perfectly that of a Thirteen-lined Ground
Squirrel. Habitat matches this species as well. :-)
Joey Kellner
Littleton, CO
On Friday, June 22, 2012 9:14:28 AM UTC-6, ronbco wrote:
> In a grassy field in Longmont heard an unfamiliar call.
> fairly high pitched, 6
> Wow, I have received some very wonderful answers that illustrates just how
> hard identification of juvie or different variations of hawks can be. I
> have read several different replies saying it was different types of RT's or
> Juvie RT, Juvie Swainson's, possible Roughy, etc. All of the opini
Greetings,
Thanks to the people who helped me. It's practically unanimous that
the hawk was a Northern Goshawk.
A couple of folks have suggested Townsend's Solitaire for the
songster. I've listened to the samples online and they don't seem to
last as long as the songs I heard yesterday. However,
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