[obol] Re: ID help with Empid @ Malheur HQ
- From: Jeff Gilligan <jeffgilligan10@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: garlickn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:26:07 -0700
The short bill, round large-headed appearance, short tail, and fairly long
primary extension indicate it is a Hammond's Flycatcher, which is often the
first of the empids to occur in Oregon.
On Apr 23, 2014, at 5:18 PM, "Garlick, Niels" <garlickn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Image here:
> http://i.imgur.com/5zEl4mQ.jpg
>
> The bird was deep in some vegetation, so the picture had to be considerably
> lightened. This was the best shot I got, and it did not vocalize while I was
> watching.
>
> I know Empids can be rough, but I was wondering if anyone would be able to
> give me some pointers on this one (or can tell me if it's a hopeless cause to
> begin with). I was leaning towards Hammond's, based on the primary
> projection, the gray throat, and the bill color/size. eBird seems to want me
> to call it a Pacific-slope, but the bill just seems all wrong to my
> (admittedly Empid inexperienced) eyes.
>
> Thanks for any advice you can give!
>
> - Niels G.
>
>
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