Black Crested Bird with White under wings?? (1 Viewer)

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elvis

New member

• May 29, 2006

• #1

Hello,
Hope to get some help here in id'ing a bird we just saw in our backyard. We live in San Diego, CA. This bird was completely black while feeding and showed white (or lightish grey) underfeathers as it flew off. It also had a short erect (black) crest on its head. It was medium to small in size (6" to 8") with a slender beak.

Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. We've seen the bird several times over the past couple and will try to get photo when possible.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• May 29, 2006

• #2

Hi elvis and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum :t:

Not sure what you have there. Was it feeding on the ground or on a feeder? Anyway you could try and get a photo of it the next time you see it?

 

Fritz73

Wat mutt, dat mutt!

Staff member

Supporter

• May 29, 2006

• #3

Hola Elvis and welcome.

 

Katy Penland

Well-known member

• May 30, 2006

• #4

Hi, Elvis! Another warm welcome to you from BirdForum!

Possibly a Phainopepla? Did you notice if it had red eyes? :t:

 

Mark Bruce

Super Moderator

• May 30, 2006

• #5

Hi Elvis,a warm welcome to you and good to have you with us.

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• May 30, 2006

• #6

Agree with Katy, a Phainopepla is the only thing that comes to mind for me.