Amazon, Ecuador - Oct, 2017 (1 Viewer)

BobbyJim

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #1

I'm struggling to identify this bird although I feel I should know what it is.
I photographed it in an area where Russet-backed Oropendola and Yellow-rumped Cacique were common. I thought it might be a juvenile of one of those species but I can't equate it with photos on the internet.
Once again I should really appreciate some help. Someone please put me out of my misery!

 

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BobbyJim

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #2

I know why I feel I should know this one. It reminds me very much of a barbet. I may be way out but I thought I'd be bold and declare what I was thinking.

 

Andy Adcock

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #3

BobbyJim said:

I know why I feel I should know this one. It reminds me very much of a barbet. I may be way out but I thought I'd be bold and declare what I was thinking.

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Bill doesn't seem right for an Icterid, looks more like a Mynah?


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THE_FERN

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #4

andyadcock said:

Bill doesn't seem right for an Icterid, looks more like a Mynah?


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Exactly what I thought when I saw it. Assuming provenance is correct, can't be a mynah. Is closer to the cacique but even juvenile would have a more slender bill (in other respects fairly similar to the OP's photo). Haven't checked other possibilities, except definitely not the oropendula

 

Maffong

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #5

What about Giant Cowbird?

 

BobbyJim

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #6

The bird was photographed in the grounds of Napo Wildlife Center, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador.
I have a second photo of the bird which unfortunately is out of focus. I have uploaded it nonetheless as it gives a good indication as to the width of the beak.

 

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BobbyJim

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #7

I have just seen Maffong's post, a juvenile Giant Cowbird looks like a distinct possibility.

 

Andy Adcock

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #8

BobbyJim said:

I have just seen Maffong's post, a juvenile Giant Cowbird looks like a distinct possibility.

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Agree, nailed it I think



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BobbyJim

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• Dec 5, 2017

• #9

A big thank you to everyone who took the time and trouble to help me. I really do appreciate the help I receive.