Does anybody know what type of bird this is?
Jun 24, 2021 16:07:32 #
This strange flightless bird has been visiting my bird feeder and birdbath the last few days. I've checked the bird ID websites, but as of yet have been unable to identify. If you know what type of bird this is please let me know.
Jun 24, 2021 16:10:33 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
jkm757 wrote:
This strange flightless bird has been visiting my bird feeder and birdbath the last few days. I've checked the bird ID websites, but as of yet have been unable to identify. If you know what type of bird this is please let me know.
The first shot says it all. What an acrobat! Really good shooting .Towards the end, I am not sure more seeds can can be crammed in.
Jun 24, 2021 16:31:42 #
Jun 24, 2021 16:40:33 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Arcadia1969 wrote:
Great-tailed cheek-stuffer. Very rare.
Not rare at all in my back yard.
Jun 24, 2021 16:40:47 #
Jun 24, 2021 16:41:30 #
Arcadia1969 wrote:
Great-tailed cheek-stuffer. Very rare.
They are not rare, the are very ubiquitous and are found in more places than you can shake a stick at.
Jun 24, 2021 16:51:08 #
Jun 24, 2021 16:53:36 #
jkm757 wrote:
This strange flightless bird has been visiting my bird feeder and birdbath the last few days. I've checked the bird ID websites, but as of yet have been unable to identify. If you know what type of bird this is please let me know.
Fluffly-tailed Tree Rat. Thanx for sharing this great set!
Jun 24, 2021 17:05:37 #
Jun 24, 2021 17:17:44 #
WF2B wrote:
They are not rare, the are very ubiquitous and are found in more places than you can shake a stick at.
The comment was meant tongue in cheek. Never had one in my yard in the 24 years we’ve lived here.
Jun 24, 2021 17:33:07 #
Arcadia1969 wrote:
The comment was meant tongue in cheek. Never had one in my yard in the 24 years we’ve lived here.
You really mean that this was the first time you had this bird feeder pest. You are lucky. If I put my feeder at least ten feet from trees, I have been able to frustrate them with a homemade upside down funnel on a steel pipe. By the way, I knew your comment was tongue in cheek and I wasn’t trying to disparage you. My attempt at adding to the humor was a little bit feeble. The photos were very good.
Bud
Jun 24, 2021 18:17:57 #
Jun 25, 2021 00:11:44 #
Jun 25, 2021 05:53:43 #
Gluttonbird, they show up in my yard from time to time. This incredible bird can eat 5 pounds of sunflower seed at one sitting, and never gain an ounce!
Jun 25, 2021 07:13:51 #
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