ID Help Please (1 Viewer)

Hello, I just registered for this forum so perhaps someone would be able to identify a bird that Ive seen here. Im in mid-Florida on a farm in a very rural area. Unfortunately I dont have a picture, but he's fairly simply marked. He has a black topknot similar to a cardinal but not as pronounced. His back and wings are a dark slate grey. His belly is very buff. It has been suggested a tufted titmouse, but he's much darker, and blockier. Now I cant remember if the dark topknot is just the topknot or his whole head. Im thinking its his whole head. Ive scanned all the online bird ID sites I can find, and I just cant find this little guy anywhere. Any ideas here? Maybe he's a young something. He's rather vocal, goes peep......peep.....peep..... Thanks.

Kathy

Hi Kathy,

Welcome to Birdforum. I can't help with the ID I'm afraid but we do have quite a few members from the USA so someone may be able to assist you.

Hi, I'm a new member & just happened upon your post. I'm willing to bet you've got some species of flycatcher there. They often raise the feathers on their heads to form a small crest. Did it have any wing bars or eye rings? I'm thinking (depending on size of bird & color of belly) either an Eastern phoebe or great crested flycatcher. Check out photos of those 2 & see what you think......

Thanks so much, Jennifer. An Eastern Phoebe is what I came up with also. He's been hanging out a lot, but hasnt get gotten to my bird feeders. He's cute as a bug, tho. Thanks again, I appreciate your help.

Glad I could help! I doubt you'll see that 1 at your feeders, unless you put out mealworms, because they're strictly insect-eaters, as far as I know. Hmmm, wonder if a phoebe will go after suet like the pine & yellow-rumped warblers will?

On 2nd thought (or is it 3rd thought), I doubt they would go for suet, either. If anyone here knows differently, I hope they correct me on it! Either way, glad you got an ID on the cutie! I presume it's a lifer for you?