[wisb] Leafbird Identification
- From: Al Schirmacher <alschirmacher@xxxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:49:55 -0600
>
> This is the time of year to keep one's eyes open for leafbirds. Thought I'd
> share a few ID tips this morning.
>
> Unusual angles. Leafbirds, having very little mass, can hang from trees at
> gravity-defying angles. This is a dead giveaway.
>
> Crackling call. Although leafbirds only audibilize in medium to high winds,
> their crackling calls are very distinctive.
>
> Brown, curled plumage. Leafbirds shed their colorful plumage in late fall,
> and allow for close approach. Brown and curled are good indicators.
>
> Lack of movement. Leafbirds can adopt the same posture for days, so if they
> refuse to move for an hour or so, you have your ID.
>
> Clumping. Some leafbirds clump together in surprisingly close flocks. While
> not diagnostic, this ID factor can be of assistance.
>
> One caveat. Do not mistake leafbirds for conifertops, a completely different
> species.
>
> When in doubt, one can always collect the leafbird for DNA sampling.
>
> Good birding to all!
>
> Al Schirmacher
> Princeton, MN
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