FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Re: Blount Co Stilt

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muise@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

We believe it was a female due to the brown back with no irridesence.  The 
back appeared even browner than the wings.  
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At this time of the year the bird very well could be an immature with brown 
hazing on the plumage. After the brown scalloping wears off the tips most of 
the plumage appears brownish. Even a worn female usually has darker wings. The 
best ID point would for an immature would be the slight thickening of the leg, 
tapering down on the tarsus from the joint. This is noticeable if you look for 
it even into late winter.  If you are not use to looking at the confirmation 
of the legs and familiar with adults, you might over look this in the field. 
Slightly shorter wings also are a good point for immatures but you have to be 
very familiar with adults on that point also. 

Just thought someone might check these points if the bird stays.

Jeff


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