Bunting or Grosbeak - Texas (1 Viewer)

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camallard

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• Jun 16, 2011

• #1

These photos was taken in Central Texas yesterday. Is this bird an Indigo Bunting or Blue Grosbeak? It has a heavy bill but lacks the black on the chin and dark streaks on upper back. I have seen Indigos with brown on wings before and these look too faint for Grosbeak. I believe its an Indigo but others say Grosbeak. Thanks for any help with id.

 

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cnybirder

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• Jun 16, 2011

• #2

Definitely Indigo Bunting based on shape, bill size, etc.

 

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dan8402

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• Jun 16, 2011

• #3

I'll second that. Bill way too small for a Grosbeak.

 

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camallard

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• Jun 16, 2011

• #4

Thanks for confirming id.