Need help on bird ID please

ssim · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

I was driving down a country road and ran into these small birds that were giving this hawk the what for. This went on for quite awhile before the hawk got the message. I can't seem to find these small birds in any of my bird books but I also know that this doesn't show them real well. This is about a 30% crop of the original. Only once did they come real close to my vehicle and I managed to get a few decent shots.

Blackwell69 · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

Looks like an Eastern Kingbird.

recrisp · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwell69

Looks like an Eastern Kingbird.

I saw this answer and I thought, "No way!", I was wrong, once again.

It's definitely an Eastern Kingbird, I had no idea they had a red spot like the Ruby-Crowned Kinglet until I searched this though.

Pictures here

Thanks for waking me up to the fact!

Randy

mikeivan · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by recrisp

It's definitely an Eastern Kingbird, I had no idea they had a red spot Randy

Nor did I, never too old to learn. I must say that is an amazing photograph, a wall hanger for sure. Nice work.

flurp · 24th of August 2012 (Fri)

Likewise, Ive seen this bird many times and never the red crown. Thanks!!

DianeK · 3rd of September 2012 (Mon)

Well I'll be...I never knew this either. Great image and I always love to learn something new!

birderman · 5th of September 2012 (Wed)

Great shot...

luciddreamer · 11th of September 2012 (Tue)

Count be amongst the dumbfounded! Never saw a red crown on them before.

20th of August 2012 (Mon)	#2
Blackwell69 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 83 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need help on bird ID please Looks like an Eastern Kingbird. __________________ Johnny B. 7D,60D,100L macro, 70-200 f/4 IS, 85 1.8, 40 2.8

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flurp Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 92	Re: Need help on bird ID please Likewise, Ive seen this bird many times and never the red crown. Thanks!!

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DianeK Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western Canada Posts: 593 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need help on bird ID please Well I'll be...I never knew this either. Great image and I always love to learn something new! __________________ Diane 7D \| 60D \| EF 100mm f/2.8 macro \| EF 70-300L IS \| EFS 15-85 IS \| EFS 10-22 \| 430 EXII's \| Pocket Wizards \| Sony RX100

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birderman Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 602	Re: Need help on bird ID please Great shot... __________________ Birderman London, UK http://www.flickr.com/photos/kishw

11th of September 2012 (Tue)	#8
luciddreamer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 836 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need help on bird ID please Count be amongst the dumbfounded! Never saw a red crown on them before. __________________ materialism ~ preoccupation with or emphasis on material objects, comforts, and considerations, with a disinterest in or rejection of spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.

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