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Wednesday 7th February 2007, 16:10
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Looks more like Hermit thrush...
Spotted vs streaking on breast... Also look for reddish tail (which I can not see). Also (though weather has been mild until late, more likely to be Hermit in Va. this time of year. |
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Wednesday 7th February 2007, 16:37
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Agreed. Hermit thrush.
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Wednesday 7th February 2007, 17:30
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Nice opportunity in such a good image to see some wing formula details.
In Catharus - Hermit and to a lesser extent Gray-cheeked has p6 emarginated which can be seen in Marvins excellent image, (slightly in Veery, none in Swainson´s) Looking close at the subject bird the shorts p10 beneath the primary coverts seems to fall short of the tips of the longest primary covert which is good for Hermit (-5mm shorter-4mm longer, 3-12mm longer in Gray-cheeked) So together with plumage characters, the distinkt white eye-ring and rufous tail and uppertail coverts makes it a Hermit Thrush. JanJ Last edited by JANJ : Wednesday 7th February 2007 at 19:43. |
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Wednesday 7th February 2007, 19:40
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Absolutely stunning picture of a superb species.
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Thursday 8th February 2007, 03:42
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Also, I believe Hermit is the only spotted thrush found in the US in winter
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