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illiboy

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• Jan 14, 2019

• #1

This bird was on my feeder this afternoon after a major snowstorm. I am in west central Illinois. I could not identify. Help is much appreciated.

 

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phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Jan 14, 2019

• #2

Bewick's Wren?

 

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BobbitWorm45

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• Jan 14, 2019

• #3

I'd say Carolina Wren? Might be out of range for Bewick's in Illinois?

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Jan 14, 2019

• #4

Carolina Wren for me too - Bewick's is purer white below.

 

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Kratter

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• Jan 14, 2019

• #5

Carolina Wren, for reasons mentioned. Bewick's Wren is a very rare breeder in Illinois (maybe only a few pairs left), and departs in the winter. Carolina Wren is a very common resident.

Andy

 

KC Foggin

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• Jan 14, 2019

• #6

Yup! A Carolina Wren

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illiboy

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• Jan 15, 2019

• #7

Thanks

Yep, Carolina wren -- that fits. I thought it looked wren-ish. Much thanks for the ID help.