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California gnatcatcher
Hyrax

California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica)

After some helpful discussion in the bird ID Q&A forum, I'm uploading this as a juvenile California gnatcatcher. Several people agreed with my initial ID of a Say's pheobe due to the identical colouration, but based on the dimensions of the bird the gnatcatcher seems more likely
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Habitat
Scrub
Location
Crystal cove, Costa Mesa, CA
Date taken
26/09/08
Scientific name
Polioptila californica
Equipment used
Nikon D50 + Sigma 70-200 f/2.8
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Nothing like our Gnatcatchers. Like I said earlier this is a fantastic shot of this gorgeous little bird.
 
mali
Yup, agree with KC, great little bird, cracking detailed capture!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A gorgeous little fellow Hyrax. I've added it to the Opus article.

Thanks

D
 

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