Hi all,
I think the mystery poster is correct on that old name.
On 2016-01-18 03:30, dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I thought it was the streaking on the back. Flame-colored Tanager
used to be called Striped-back Tanager.
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From: Erik Breden <erik.breden@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: TexBirds ListServer <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, Jan 17, 2016 10:59 pm
Subject: [texbirds] Flame-colored Tanager Question
TexBirders,
I have followed the posts about the Flame-colored Tanager at Lions Park
in Refugio County with much interest. I have to be honest...if I saw
this bird, Flame-colored Tanager would not immediately come to mind.
I am not questioning the ID, and am not looking to cause any trouble,
but could someone explain why this bird is not just a Western Tanager?
For reference I have included links to the three sets of photos
previously posted below. I have also included links to two Western
Tanager photos of my own which seem to look remarkably similar.
Thank you in advance.
Erik Breden
Weslaco, Texas