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prairiemerlin's Photo Quiz (1 Viewer)

Larry Lade

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Surely, that second bird is not a Black-backed Woodpecker?

The colors look right, but the tail is too long and I don't think a woodpecker would perch like that, but ....
 

prairiemerlin

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No, it is not a Black-backed Woodpecker. I'll tell you it's a passerine. It is noticeably smaller than the kingbird - Cassin's Kingbirds are usually about nine inches long. The other bird appears to be about two-thirds that size. Guess away...
 

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