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Tikkal, Guatemala 2017 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Staffsmartin
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JWN Andrewes
Poor Judge of Pasta.
Yes, Roadies for the raptors, Black-striped Sparrow for 4, 3 is most likely Tropical Kingbird but the less frequent but possible Couch's can only be excluded on call (so far as I know). Not sure off hand for the Myiarchus.
Suspect first is brown-crested flycatcher (assuming it occurs): rufous under-tail, brownish crest, pale head etc. Agree roadside hawks, 3 tropical Kingbird. Would have to find a guide to know the brush-finch: looks like what was stripe-headed before the splits
Dortmundbirder
Well-known member
I think the sparrow is green backed.
On the flycatcher I would favor Brown-crested but wouldnt bet on it.
On the flycatcher I would favor Brown-crested but wouldnt bet on it.
Dortmundbirder
Well-known member
Looks pretty black on my mobile at least. But well it is a mobile 
. If they are indeed brown, Olive Sparrow is correct ofc.
. If they are indeed brown, Olive Sparrow is correct ofc.
ovenbird43
Well-known member
The stripes on the sparrow look black to me, and the back seems a fairly bright green. According to Neotropical Birds Online, Green-backed Sparrow is the expected species around Tikal (vs. Olive Sparrow)
Chris Benesh
So much work, so little time...so let's go birding
Hi All,
As ovenbird43 noted, Green-backed is the expected Arremonops at Tikal. Also, the Myiarchus is a Great Crested Flycatcher. A bit weird to see it perched on a fence, but you can make out its long primary projection (for a Myiarchus), broad, wedged shaped edging on the upper tertial, and strong olive green tones to the upperparts.
Chris
As ovenbird43 noted, Green-backed is the expected Arremonops at Tikal. Also, the Myiarchus is a Great Crested Flycatcher. A bit weird to see it perched on a fence, but you can make out its long primary projection (for a Myiarchus), broad, wedged shaped edging on the upper tertial, and strong olive green tones to the upperparts.
Chris
Staffsmartin
Staffsmartin
Thanks everyone
