SW Florida - phoebe or other flycatcher? (1 Viewer)

Fandango739

GeoBird

• Dec 6, 2017

• #1

Saw this bird at Six Mile Slough. At first I assumed it was an Eastern Phoebe, but in looking at the photos the wing bars seem a bit bright. It could just be the lighting, but I would rather be sure. I would hate to miss out on a flycatcher.

Thanks!

 

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Sherpa

Very active member ;-)

• Dec 6, 2017

• #2

Right first time. Eastern Phoebe.

 

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birdmeister

Well-known member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #3

Sherpa said:

Right first time. Eastern Phoebe.

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Agreed. Eastern Phoebe.

 

Tiraya

San Diego CA

• Dec 7, 2017

• #4

Pale markings catch light really easily I've learned. The underside in your bird is also quite brightened. Solid dark bill, darker suffusion on the head and the lack of eye ring are good clues here.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

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• Dec 7, 2017

• #5

Eastern Phoebe for me.