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New Visitor to the Bath - USA (1 Viewer)
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Hi there, your bird in my opinion appears to be a Tanager, Scarlet I'd say because of the obvious green tones on upper parts as well as bill structure and color (which is less favorable for Summer). I'm guessing since this is in August, this bird is migrating through your area southward, as they apparently don't breed in Louisiana. Some female Scarlets do show weak wingbars, which this individual has...
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Progne Subis
Bird is the word...
Oh gosh, I think I may have made a mistake here. That bill is awfully sharp, I think it might actually be a juvenile/female type Orchard Oriole or something like that instead. Horribly sorry Pattianne, I think I've made a mess of this ID. Let's see who else comes along to lend their opinion. The head on view of the first photo really threw me off...
Progne Subis
Bird is the word...
Okay, that's what I suspected upon viewing the second batch of photos.
Progne Subis
Bird is the word...
Sorry for the mistake...
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Yup, a juvenile Orchard Oriole. Notice the Greenish-gray upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Two white wing bars.
