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Scrogdog · Monday 28th July 2008, 03:03

I saw this bird early this morning and again this afternoon in the trees around my yard. Based on my field guide, I feel fairly certain it's a Yellow Billed Cuckoo or possibly a Black Billed Cuckoo which are both found in this part of the country, but thought I'd see what everyone else thinks.

jc122463 · Monday 28th July 2008, 03:23

Hi Scrodog,
Based on the bill colour, eye ring, and under-tail pattern I would go with Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Nice photos!

Cheers,
Benji

J. Moore · Monday 28th July 2008, 08:21

Definitely Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Also notice the amount of bright rufous on the wings.

Best,
Jim

Monday 28th July 2008, 03:03	#1
Scrogdog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Decatur, TX Posts: 553	Yellow Billed or Black Billed Cuckoo in North Central Texas? I saw this bird early this morning and again this afternoon in the trees around my yard. Based on my field guide, I feel fairly certain it's a Yellow Billed Cuckoo or possibly a Black Billed Cuckoo which are both found in this part of the country, but thought I'd see what everyone else thinks. Attached Thumbnails

Monday 28th July 2008, 08:21	#3
J. Moore postmodern birder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington D.C. area (formerly MA) Posts: 5,712	Definitely Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Also notice the amount of bright rufous on the wings. Best, Jim __________________ Please report your bird sightings to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about)!

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Monday 28th July 2008, 03:23	#2
jc122463 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 590	Hi Scrodog, Based on the bill colour, eye ring, and under-tail pattern I would go with Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Nice photos! Cheers, Benji

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