Is it possible to ID this bird from a single photo? I took this photo around sunset, so the yellow might be slightly exaggerated due to the lighting (although I lightened it a little in PhotoShop). The bird was in a group of trees bordering a salt flat. I'm not familiar with west coast birds, so I'm just guessing, but could it be a Cassin's kingbird or a dusky flycatcher? Thanks for your suggestions.
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Kingbird? San Diego, CA, USA (1 Viewer)
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nartreb
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Given the location, candidates should be Western and Cassin's. Your bird has a thick black eye-patch, a small and distinct white patch under the chin, a relatively dark chest, and lacks a white edge to the tail. All this points to Cassin's.
I've no experience in California so if whoever posted faster than me disagrees I'll be eager to learn how I messed up.
I've no experience in California so if whoever posted faster than me disagrees I'll be eager to learn how I messed up.
qwerty5
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Western is gone for the winter anyway (assuming this was taken recently).
