[obol] Re: Empidonax Flycatcher in SW Portland
- From: Hendrik Herlyn <hhactitis@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: larmcqueen@xxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:54:22 -0700
I agree with Larry. Other characteristics that point toward Hammond's are
the rather big-headed appearance and the pronounced contrast between the
mostly gray head and an olive-green back - especially obvious in the fresh
fall plumage of this species.
Nice find, and nice photos!
Hendrik
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Lawrence McQueen <larmcqueen@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Shoaib,
>
> I believe this is a Hammond’s Flycatcher, due to the small bill, long
> primary extension and shortish tail. Love your pun.
> We can never be too sure from a photo and maybe there will be other
> suggestions.
>
> Larry
>
> On Sep 28, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Shoaib Tareen <shoaib@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I found this flycatcher in the yard around 3PM today. It was in hanging
> around willow and alder trees.
> > My guess is Pacific-slope but I know this is a slippery slope. Your
> comments are welcome.
> > Thanks,
> > Shoaib
> >
> >
> > https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A15idkMwGnsYDB
> >
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