Taken today in Fort Collins, Colorado, on the eastern edge of the foothills. Riparian habitat. It was about 6-8 ft up in a tree...
My best guess is a Swainson's Thrush but could it be a Veery or a Hermit Thrush?
April Member 139 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Colorado More info | May 11, 2013 19:41 | #1 Taken today in Fort Collins, Colorado, on the eastern edge of the foothills. Riparian habitat. It was about 6-8 ft up in a tree...
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chubri777 Goldmember 1,533 posts Likes: 13 Joined Apr 2007 Location: Cameron Park, Ca. More info | May 12, 2013 01:01 | #2 Swainson's Thrush. Buffy eye ring eliminates Gray-cheeked and the tail being the same color as the back eliminates Hermit. Regards,
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May 12, 2013 18:11 | #3 Thanks, Chuck! And thanks for pointing out the key charateristics that separate these species.
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chubri777 Goldmember 1,533 posts Likes: 13 Joined Apr 2007 Location: Cameron Park, Ca. More info | May 13, 2013 15:23 | #4 Keep plugging away at it April. It will come in time. Regards,
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