ID help, please? Moab, Utah USA (1 Viewer)

Katemail13

Southeastern Utah, USA

• Jun 30, 2009

• #1

Hi, folks.

I saw this bird (and one other) yesterday, June 28, 2009. This bird was catching the mean, biting deer flies around a stream. It looks like it has some sort of small crest. I didn't get a good look at it, so I don't know if the whole bird is this charcoal color. Does anyone know him?

Thanks!

 

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fugl

Well-known member

• Jun 30, 2009

• #2

Phainopepla

 

Katemail13

Southeastern Utah, USA

• Jun 30, 2009

• #3

That's funny...That was my first thought, too! However, I think Mr. Phainopepla would be WAY out of his territory. This is why I am confused about what he is.

 

MLoyko

d[-_-]b

• Jun 30, 2009

• #4

Phainopepla looks good, but could Black Phoebe work as well?

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Jun 30, 2009

• #5

it's a phainopepla, not so much out of range. breeds in southern utah.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Jun 30, 2009

• #6

Are there any other photos?

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Jun 30, 2009

• #7

I'm leaning Black Phoebe, as Matt suggested. Phainopepla would be unusual for eastern Utah, where Moab is located. EBird has records only for SW Utah. They also usually show a more pronounced crest than is seen in this photo, and a longer, more slender neck.

I agree more photos would be useful. Also did you notice any white wing patches when it flew Kate--or whether it was wagging its tail?

Best,
Jim

 

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SueO

Well-known member

• Jun 30, 2009

• #8

My first thought was Black Phoebe. I have both Phainopeplas (Silky Flycatchers) and Phoebes on my property in SoCa and have seen them many times. I am sure it's not a Silky. Head, neck, crest and tail aren't right.
Sue

 

SueO

Well-known member

• Jun 30, 2009

• #9

I have some really terrible shots of Phainopeplas. When they were close, it was dusk, when the sun was out they were too far. :-CStill I think these show the jizz.
Sue

 

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Katemail13

Southeastern Utah, USA

• Jun 30, 2009

• #10

I am sorry there aren't any better (or more) photos. He didn't hold still for very long, and was far away. I think maybe black Phoebe may be the ticket. Thanks, guys!

 

MLoyko

d[-_-]b

• Jun 30, 2009

• #11

J. Moore said:

I'm leaning Black Phoebe, as Matt suggested. They also usually show a more pronounced crest than is seen in this photo, and a longer, more slender neck.

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That was my thinking as well.

 

birderbf

Wild, Wild West ................... ern Spindalis

• Jun 30, 2009

• #12

Black Phoebe. Habitat and behavior fit too.