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[Bullfinch]

Hi Everyone,
Went to a park today looking for a Blackpoll Warbler that was way out of range that had been reported by a bird counter on ebird at this location last Friday. Came across this one. Eye doesn't look like a Blackpoll to me, but wondering what it is. Have any idea? Los Angeles area, today. thanks in advance for your help!

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[BarnSwallow]

Female bluebird - western I guess.

[Joejr14]

Western Bluebird?

[blackburnian]

could it be mountain?

[BarnSwallow]

It looks like it might be. I was thinking they weren't in the L.A. area, but it could be passing through.

[Vin the Grine]

I'm thinking Mountain as well.

[psweet]

I'm thinking Western. Mountain have very long, narrow primaries.

[Bullfinch]

Thanks for all the input so far. An added piece of information, now that I know it is some kind of bluebird. People from Pasadena Audubon come here regularly and do counts for ebird. I have seen Westerns in the counts many times, but no Mountains. Doesn't mean this couldn't be one, but just more information. I have another shot of the back if that would help.

[JimBob]

Another pic might be helpful. . . I think it's a Western Bluebird too.

[Bullfinch]

Ok, here's a shot of the back from another angle. The low light doesn't help any.

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[Bullfinch]

Here's a little more of the front.

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[Raptor]

It's a Western Bluebird.

http://ibc.lynxeds.c...le-female-pair/

[spookyjimjams]

Agree with Western Bluebird. Note the rufous belly.

[Bullfinch]

Thank you all for your time and effort!

[blackburnian]

alright, i see western here too