Zapata Cuba (1 Viewer)

[Steve.Jonesy]

Is the a Waterthrush and if so, Northern or Louisiana?
Taken beginning of November
Many thanks

 

[MiddleRiver]

Steve, I struggled with same. Further East earlier this month (near Banao) I went with Louisiana. But near Zapata I was not so sure... unfortunately did not get good pics.
I see a honkin' white eyebrow but can't see how far back it wraps, and streaking is a little thin, so my guess is Louisiana, but I'm no expert

 

[Butty]

Tiny spots on throat + creamy supercilium suggests northern waterthrush. Whether it is one or not is quite another matter.

 

[MiddleRiver]

Tiny spots on throat + creamy supercilium suggests northern waterthrush. Whether it is one or not is quite another matter.

I do see the spots, so yes... dunno!

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

Thanks guys I am leaning towards Northern though not what I wanted😅

 

[THE_FERN]

Northern for me as well. In addition to other points, not very pink legs, yellow wash to underparts

 

[MiddleRiver]

BTW, I've always found this to be useful when I'm reviewing pics:

Identification of Waterthrushes – Sibley Guides

www.sibleyguides.com

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

Northern for me as well. In addition to other points, not very pink legs, yellow wash to underparts

Many thanks👍

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

BTW, I've always found this to be useful when I'm reviewing pics:

Identification of Waterthrushes – Sibley Guides

www.sibleyguides.com

Very helpful thanks

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

Steve, I struggled with same. Further East earlier this month (near Banao) I went with Louisiana. But near Zapata I was not so sure... unfortunately did not get good pics.
I see a honkin' white eyebrow but can't see how far back it wraps, and streaking is a little thin, so my guess is Louisiana, but I'm no expert

I enjoyed the birding in Cuba. They seemed easier to find and more confiding than in the UK