What is this LGB (Little Grey Bird)? (1 Viewer)

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bobsofpa

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #1

This photo was taken early afternoon on the 21st of March in the Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend NP, Texas. The photo was taken less than 100 yards from the Rio Grande River.

 

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gthang

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #2

My guess would be, being near the Rio Grande, the bird is some sort of flycatcher.

 

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #3

Streaky chest leads me to Anthus rubescens.

 

gthang

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #4

Your right, it does look like an american pipit!

I second that as well!

 

Warbler

Warbler Watcher

• Apr 22, 2004

• #5

Looks like a Yellow-rumped Warbler to me, though I could be wrong.

 

Warbler

Warbler Watcher

• Apr 22, 2004

• #6

The more I look at it, the more I'm sure that it's a Yellow-rump. You can see the slight bit of yellow right below her wing.

 

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #7

Warbler said:

The more I look at it, the more I'm sure that it's a Yellow-rump. You can see the slight bit of yellow right below her wing.

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Can agree with that (head shape looks more like Dendroica than Anthus).

 

robinm

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #8

Hi bobsofpa,

May I wish you a warm welcome to Birdforum from all the Admin, Staff and Moderators. I hope you enjoy your time with us - I am sure you will find everyone friendly and helpful.

I am afraid I can't help with the id but it looks like you've got plenty of help.

 

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Darrell Clegg

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #9

Yup - Yellow-rumped Warbler. The confusing thing is that it is on the ground, and is particularly scruffy.

Darrell

 

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godwit

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #10

Presumably a first-summer female but is it Audubon's or Myrtle?

Dave

 

jonafly

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #11

Tune up

Colours look better this way.

André

 

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Taco

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• Apr 22, 2004

• #12

That definatly looks like a Yellow-Rumped to me, maybe a young one or a female? The yellow patches under the wing is a good point, and it looks like the underside is getting a little black streaking as well...a mrytle maybe, but I havent seen the Audubons subspecies yet, so I cant really guess at that. perhaps the bird had just landed on the ground to eat something
Taco

 

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Bluetail

Senior Moment

• Apr 22, 2004

• #13

Unquestionably Yellow-rumped for me. When I was in Charleston SC a couple of years ago I saw loads of Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers, all of them hopping around a lawn. Takes some getting used to for an old world birder - we're not used to seeing our warblers do that!

 

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bobsofpa

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• Apr 25, 2004

• #14

Thank-you all. I appreciate the help.

Bob

 

KC Foggin

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• Apr 25, 2004

• #15

godwit said:

Presumably a first-summer female but is it Audubon's or Myrtle?

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godwit said:

Dave

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Given the location, I would say Myrtle.