Possible Hoary? (1 Viewer)

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NatureLvrCanada

Well-known member

• Dec 29, 2010

• #1

I haven't seen redpolls in 2 years, so every winter I have to reacquaint myself. I saw this redpoll that had that "pushed in face" look.

http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/131474071/original

 

KenM

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2010

• #2

Without seeing the UTC's and the rump.....just on profile it looks a good candidate!...the only 'niggle' I might have is with the bill! (looking perhaps a trifle big?)...that being said it 'looks' pretty Hoary to me.

PS...a superb shot!

cheers

 

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NatureLvrCanada

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2010

• #3

Thanks Ken. This other image is as close as I got to taking a pic of its under-tail coverts. They look white. What about the chest markings? As for the bill, it's smaller than what I see on the rest of the redpoll flock. Also see photo of a Hoary taken a couple years ago.

http://www.pbase.com/image/131476075



I took this photo of a Hoary a couple years ago. Have a look at its bill.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/108977831/original

 

Last edited: Dec 30, 2010

KenM

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2010

• #4

I'd be surprised if there was any contention with those images, (even without the rump!)...again superb shots.

cheers :t:

 

mrmanning

Southern Ontario Birder

• Dec 30, 2010

• #5

Excellent shot. James could probably chime in here with what he bird is, but I'll take a shot.


Very frosty appearance. Quite a stubby bill. Unstreaked underneath. Streaking on body seems very fine.

Seems to fit Hoary for me.

 

james holdsworth

Consulting Biologist

• Dec 30, 2010

• #6

I would agree with everyone else. Immaculate UTC's, good structure and pale scapulars as well as extensive white edgings of the primaries and secondary coverts. You can even see the fluffy nasal feathering.

Very nice shot!

 

Last edited: Dec 30, 2010

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NatureLvrCanada

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2010

• #7

Thanks Ken, Mr. Manning and James. Your knowledge and help was very much appreciated. Great bunch of folks here.

 

wolfbirder

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2010

• #8

Looks an excellent candidate for me.

 

Hotspur

James Spencer

• Dec 30, 2010

• #9

In addition to whats been said the buffy head in comparison to the frosty body colour is a good pointy away from Mealy toward Hoary.