This past winter, I spent a few days in Orlando, I dont know how I missed this picture when I got back, but I was stuck in traffic and this guy was perched high up on the wire, Im having a reallllly hard time finding something close to guess on, so Im really hoping for some help! Thank you!!
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 09:17 PM
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 09:22 PM
I believe you have a Gray Kingbird
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 09:45 PM
Posture, long white-edged tail, and dark mask make this a Loggerhead Shrike. You can also barely make out the white patch on the wing. Bill is too short for Gray Kingbird as well and Orlando is too far inland.
That's what I meant. Forgot how rare they were that far inland.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 09:51 PM
second Loggerhead Shrike
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:45 PM
Liam, Thank you for that info. When I was looking for the bird, I kept looking for a tail that fit!! thank you again for the help!!
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:17 AM
Agree with Loggerhead Shrike.
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Latest birds: Purple Sandpiper, Ross's Goose, White-winged Crossbill,
2013: 362 species
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:12 PM
Agree with Loggerhead Shrike .
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