Is this a kingbird? Tulum Mexico November (1 Viewer)

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hindleygreener

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• Dec 15, 2018

• #1

Hi think this is a kingbird if so could anyone confirm which type please seen at Tulum Ruins Thanks Mike

 

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Larry Sweetland

Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'

• Dec 16, 2018

• #2

hindleygreener said:

Hi think this is a kingbird if so could anyone confirm which type please seen at Tulum Ruins Thanks Mike

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Tropical or Couch's Kingbirds. You need to hear them, or be a genius at assessing bill shape, given some very clear views of the bill at a few good angles, to I'd them. In Yucatan, Tropical is the default in most habitats, Couch's can be common in forest.

 

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hindleygreener

Well-known member

• Dec 16, 2018

• #3

Thanks for info great help was not in forest it was at Tulum Ruins so i think Tropical makes sense.Thanks for all your help Mike

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

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• Dec 16, 2018

• #4

After doing some google searches, I'm leaning towards Tropical Kingbird.

 

Dortmundbirder

Well-known member

• Dec 17, 2018

• #5

As Larry mentioned a 100% ID is questionable. Even though Tropical is usually the defaut Kingbird.

We didnt bother IDing them anymore after having 2 safley IDed Couch's when we had our Yucatan trip.

 

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hindleygreener

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• Dec 17, 2018

• #6

Thanks Everyone did see quite a few around the resort also and was told they were Tropical thanks again for help always appreciated Mike