Colorado Rosy-Finch (1 Viewer)

Mark Harper

World Birder

• May 6, 2008

• #1

The attached was taken at Loveland Pass a couple of weeks ago in a mixed flock of Rosy-Finches which contained all three species and the Hepburn's subspecie of Grey-crowned. My feeling is that this is a Black Rosy-Finch, due to the lack of pink and its overall grayish colouration but would appreciate confirmation. The bird in the background is a Brown-capped Rosy-finch.

Thanks Mark

 

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Mark Harper

World Birder

• May 7, 2008

• #2

No takers?

 

Jacana

Will Jones

• May 7, 2008

• #3

i would tend to agree with you, but i'm no expert

 

S

snowcap

Well-known member

• May 7, 2008

• #4

Hi, looks ok for Black Rosy Finch, although I guess the spectre of a hybrid is always a possibility.
Brings back great memories of the Loveland area!

Cheers, S

 

Mark Harper

World Birder

• May 8, 2008

• #5

Thanks both of you. I will label the photo as such.