I'm on a family trip to see relatives in Arkansas and hope to get 5 to 10 lifers. (from FL) Here is what I hope is my first taken in Prattville, Alb. (White-breasted Nuthatch)
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:02 AM
Much nicer -- this is a Pygmy Nuthatch (Alb. would be Alberta, right?)
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:14 AM
Much nicer -- this is a Pygmy Nuthatch (Alb. would be Alberta, right?)
Actually, since they are driving from Florida to Arkansas, I believe that stands for Alabama.
EDIT: And looking at the range, then my guess is this is a brown-headed nuthatch.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:20 AM
Yes, it is Alabama, sorry. Wow, that would make this bird quite out of it's range. I can see now how the dark crown reaches down to the eyes. Do I have another confirming a Pygmy?
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:34 AM
Thanks Liam, that would make much more sense. Sorry for me but no lifer... ;-(
They are seeing White-breasted alot around up here so I will see one sooner than later I hope.
They are seeing White-breasted alot around up here so I will see one sooner than later I hope.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:37 AM
For the white-breasted, look for one with the white extending up past the eye, and the overall color being more white/gray/black.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:00 PM
Yes, Brown-headed. I was basing my ID on my misreading of your location.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 01:40 PM
FWIW... I agree with definate Brown headed Nuthatch.
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