Not sure of the correct ID on these birds, any help would be appreciated
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May 18, 2014 17:24 | #1 Not sure of the correct ID on these birds, any help would be appreciated IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nnDvhN IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nnDGJh
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2n10 Cream of the Crop More info | May 18, 2014 17:31 | #2 Well done shots Len. It does not look like a swallow to me. The bill is too long and the white stripe on the end of the tail does not fit any North American swallows I know of.
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May 18, 2014 17:36 | #3 The tail confused me also. Not sure what kind of bird they are. Thank you
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Markmcc Member 185 posts Likes: 51 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Wherever our RV is parked More info | May 18, 2014 18:02 | #4 Yes. It is an Eastern Kingbird. The bright white band at the end of the tail is a good field mark. Looks like it was doing a pretty nice swallow impression!
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May 18, 2014 18:12 | #5 Thank you all, I am always amazed about the knowledge folks have in this forum.
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2n10 Cream of the Crop More info | May 18, 2014 18:48 | #6 Thanks Mark. Forgot the Eastern Kingbird has a white belly.
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