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Re: Please help identify bird with white wing patch

  •  07-02-2008, 8:33 PM

    Re: Please help identify bird with white wing patch

    I agree with the first reply that is a Northern Mockingbird. The white patch is simply some of the underwing color showing through because of the way the bird's feathers are settled at the moment -- if it's bathing, the feathers would be ruffled and somewhat out of place.

       These birds are well known for their showy approaches -- like actors who must "make an entrance" wherever they go! The flashing white of the underwing and tail in contrast to the gray of their body is their signature.

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