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Panama Flycatcher Canopy Lodge Panama (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter 49bentley
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not sure. I'm not familiar with Panama flycatcher. This looks suitably drab, but I'm concerned about the vibrancy of the yellow. Also maybe a hint of reddish in the wings [pics 1,2,4]. Central Panama dusky-capped is quite drab. Suspect that's what this is.
AveryBartels
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This bird is in the latter stages of completing it's moult which likely accounts for the more vibrant yellow (ie. fresh plumage). The proportions and lack of contrastingly darker crown suit Panama Flycatcher better than Dusky-capped IMHO.
Chris Benesh
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Chris,
The flycatcher in your shot is a Panama Flycatcher. Attached is a composite comparing Panama Flycatcher (L) to a Dusky-capped Flycatcher (R), both from the El Valle area of Panama. Note the much darker cap and face of the Dusky-capped compared with your bird.
Chris
The flycatcher in your shot is a Panama Flycatcher. Attached is a composite comparing Panama Flycatcher (L) to a Dusky-capped Flycatcher (R), both from the El Valle area of Panama. Note the much darker cap and face of the Dusky-capped compared with your bird.
Chris