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Help with Maryland Flycatcher ID

Started by wilsonpt_birder, Aug 14 2012 12:55 AM

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#1 wilsonpt_birder

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 12:55 AM

Spotted this little one today in the low trees surrounding a pond in Baltimore, Maryland.
Small in size and was not calling.
My best guess is a Least Flycatcher but it is more yellow on the belly than I would expect.
I would love other opinions on this ID.
Thanks in advance!

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#2 guy_incognito

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 01:05 AM

With that fairly prominent eye-ring and the short primary projection, I'd also say Least Flycatcher.

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#3 TheBillyPilgrim

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 11:13 AM

Agree with Least Flycatcher, for the reasons stated by Guy.

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#4 psweet

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 12:46 PM

Agree with Least Flycatcher. They always appear big-headed and big-eyed to me. Generally speaking, the amount of yellow on the belly isn't a useful mark for Empies -- they all show it, and the amount varies with how fresh the plumage is.