Would someone kindly identify this bird for me?
Dec 23, 2018 18:54:38 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
Slightly out of focus. Bird would not sit still, and there is almost no depth of field. Taken with a Nikon 5100 using f/13.8 90mm telescope as lens. What kind of bird is it?
Dec 23, 2018 18:59:59 #
Dec 23, 2018 19:02:25 #
Dec 23, 2018 19:21:22 #
Ed Greding wrote:
Slightly out of focus. Bird would not sit still, and there is almost no depth of field. Taken with a Nikon 5100 using f/13.8 90mm telescope as lens. What kind of bird is it?
Ed, it appears you may have captured a summer tanager. They are fairly common in your part of the world. Looks to be a young male. No depth of field using f/13.8? Neat trick.
Dec 23, 2018 19:53:30 #
I vote for Scarlet Tanager based on what appears to be dark wings. Could also be a Flame-colored Tanager. Depends where it was photographed.
I really wish those who post wildlife pictures would note the location where photographed. It would help with identification in some cases. The Flame-colored might be seen in southern TX and I noticed that you are from TX. Scarlet Tanager would be more likely.
I really wish those who post wildlife pictures would note the location where photographed. It would help with identification in some cases. The Flame-colored might be seen in southern TX and I noticed that you are from TX. Scarlet Tanager would be more likely.
Dec 24, 2018 02:10:21 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
Thanks to you all for your answers. My location is central Texas, photo taken last Spring.
Dec 24, 2018 10:35:46 #
Dec 24, 2018 11:17:09 #
This looks like a Ruddy Woodcreeper Ed. They are indigenous to the Gulf coast of Mexico. This little guy may have slipped across the border unnoticed. I think his call roughly translates to: "No Stinkin' Wall can keep me out". The identity is good, but the translation is mine.
Dec 24, 2018 16:53:25 #
Dec 24, 2018 21:36:06 #
I am new to the forum, but the red bird looks like a summer tanager to me, also.
Dec 25, 2018 08:16:10 #
Birdman642 wrote:
wrong shaped bill for the ruddy
Thanks for the correction Birdman. With a screenname like that, you should know.
Dec 25, 2018 17:16:30 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
SpyderJan: Thanks for your ID. Regarding that wall, I agree with you 100%.
To all who helped me with that bird: It seemed red on the wings and back also. Thank you!
ED
To all who helped me with that bird: It seemed red on the wings and back also. Thank you!
ED
Dec 26, 2018 09:28:52 #
Ed Greding wrote:
SpyderJan: Thanks for your ID. Regarding that wall, I agree with you 100%.
To all who helped me with that bird: It seemed red on the wings and back also. Thank you!
ED
To all who helped me with that bird: It seemed red on the wings and back also. Thank you!
ED
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