What kind of bird is this?
Apr 16, 2020 11:59:12 #
Apr 16, 2020 12:04:57 #
Apr 16, 2020 12:12:27 #
Apr 16, 2020 13:02:58 #
Apr 16, 2020 15:17:30 #
Apr 17, 2020 06:06:31 #
Apr 17, 2020 08:37:35 #
Apr 17, 2020 08:37:35 #
Apr 17, 2020 09:37:42 #
Apr 17, 2020 11:43:51 #
First thought: female Redwing Blackbird. (I remember the first time I saw one and realized what it was. thought it looked more like a huge song sparrow.)
Apr 17, 2020 12:44:08 #
I agree. Female RWBB. Incidentally, I've been told that this is the most often misidentified bird of all.
Apr 17, 2020 13:41:06 #
Joker wrote:
I agree. Female RWBB. Incidentally, I've been told that this is the most often misidentified bird of all.
A bit out of focus, Redwing Blackbird female, at the pond on the 17th Green Royal Oaks Golf Club
Apr 17, 2020 13:57:28 #
jim quist wrote:
Canon 1DsMk3, Canon 400 f4 DO
I don't know what kind of bird it is, but it looks uncomfortable. Nice capture.
Apr 17, 2020 14:24:26 #
Femal RWBB. If it were uncomprtable it probably wouldn't perch like that. Most animals are not stupid like some humans that intentionally do thing that are not good for them or are uncomfortable.
Apr 17, 2020 14:34:40 #
njarendt
Loc: wisconsin
Female red-winged blackbirds can be very challenging to identify and often confuse even experienced birders because of their strong resemblance to marsh-loving sparrows. To properly identify these females, these clues are essential:
Bill: Like the male, the female red-winged blackbird has a sharply triangular black bill. Depending on the angle of viewing, it can seem that the bill slopes at the same angle as the forehead, without a severe dip at the base where the bill and head join. Her bill is typically longer than a sparrow's bill, and more sharply pointed.
Facial Colors: There is a distinct yellowish tinge to a female red-winged blackbird's face, particularly on the lores, chin, and throat. The extent of the yellow can vary but provides a good clue to this bird's identity.
Facial Markings: A pale eyebrow, dark eye line, and dark malar stripes are distinctive markings on the female's face.
Shoulders: While the female red-winged blackbird lacks the bold scapulars of the male, she may show a tinge of red or rust on the shoulder and throughout the upperparts. This can be very difficult to see, however, particularly at a distance.
Underparts: The female's underparts are buff but are heavily and thickly streaked with dark brown or black. Unlike most sparrows or finches, the heavy streaking continues all the way to the undertail coverts, without fading or narrowing.
Tail: The medium-long tail is slightly rounded but may show a faint central notch depending on posture and how the tail is held.
Habitat: These blackbirds prefer marshy, reedy areas, particularly where cattails are abundant to provide a supply of soft nesting material. They will often cling to a single stalk or may straddle between two when perched. Females often perch lower and are more hidden than males, who may perch right at the top of a stalk.
https://www.google.com/search?q=red+wing+black+bird&sxsrf=ALeKk02w5Dzv3egAuQ_I9hq4pI7SThjdnA:1587148061538&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=NvkY98OUAonuEM%253A%252CahtSXnCsF6VeTM%252C%252Fm%252F01c1g2&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kT_imSzR2c1-rge7YVOqeW4ySDoRg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijw6eji_DoAhXWZs0KHRLkClkQ_B0wH3oECAEQAw#imgrc=wzW9qbMJESTdsM
Bill: Like the male, the female red-winged blackbird has a sharply triangular black bill. Depending on the angle of viewing, it can seem that the bill slopes at the same angle as the forehead, without a severe dip at the base where the bill and head join. Her bill is typically longer than a sparrow's bill, and more sharply pointed.
Facial Colors: There is a distinct yellowish tinge to a female red-winged blackbird's face, particularly on the lores, chin, and throat. The extent of the yellow can vary but provides a good clue to this bird's identity.
Facial Markings: A pale eyebrow, dark eye line, and dark malar stripes are distinctive markings on the female's face.
Shoulders: While the female red-winged blackbird lacks the bold scapulars of the male, she may show a tinge of red or rust on the shoulder and throughout the upperparts. This can be very difficult to see, however, particularly at a distance.
Underparts: The female's underparts are buff but are heavily and thickly streaked with dark brown or black. Unlike most sparrows or finches, the heavy streaking continues all the way to the undertail coverts, without fading or narrowing.
Tail: The medium-long tail is slightly rounded but may show a faint central notch depending on posture and how the tail is held.
Habitat: These blackbirds prefer marshy, reedy areas, particularly where cattails are abundant to provide a supply of soft nesting material. They will often cling to a single stalk or may straddle between two when perched. Females often perch lower and are more hidden than males, who may perch right at the top of a stalk.
https://www.google.com/search?q=red+wing+black+bird&sxsrf=ALeKk02w5Dzv3egAuQ_I9hq4pI7SThjdnA:1587148061538&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=NvkY98OUAonuEM%253A%252CahtSXnCsF6VeTM%252C%252Fm%252F01c1g2&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kT_imSzR2c1-rge7YVOqeW4ySDoRg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijw6eji_DoAhXWZs0KHRLkClkQ_B0wH3oECAEQAw#imgrc=wzW9qbMJESTdsM
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.