Eric,
In the set of pix posted by Sam Fason, you can see the dark auricular patch in
every photo that is lacking in the images of the Western Tanager from SPI. In
several of Sam Fason's photos, you can also make out the distinctly streaked
back which is characteristic of Flame Tanager and that is also lacking from the
images of the Western Tanager from SPI.
Troy
Subject: [texbirds] Flame-colored Tanager Question
From: Erik Breden <erik.breden@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 22:59:02 -0600
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
1/11/2016 - Posted by Sam Fason on TexBirds
www.flickr.com/photos/57637231@N04/albums/72157663272857532
1/15/2016 - Posted by Clay Taylor in "Real TexBirds" on Facebook
www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid153315903166200&set=gm.1040548165988252&type=3&theater
1/17/2016 - Posted by Susan Foster in "Real TexBirds" on Facebook
www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid208645553484363&set=gm.1041969112512824&type=3&theater
Western Tanager Photos by Erik Breden at South Padre Island
www.otterside.com/slidejpg/tanager_western-1015-l.jpg
www.otterside.com/slidejpg/tanager_western-1041-l.jpg
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