Re: Need help with ID - Green Cay Dowitcher?


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Posted by Trey Mitchell on 23:12:20 05/19/08

In Reply to: Need help with ID - Green Cay Dowitcher? posted by Holly


I think your bird is a First Year mostly Basic Plumage Short-billed Dowitcher.

Several things make me think so...

1. Slightly Decurved Bill
2. Steep Forehead
3. pronounced arched Supercilium
4. Wide Supercilium
5. Head on shot - Supercilium forms a tapered "V"
6. Lack of a Hump backed appearance
7. Pale Chin and Throat

It would be easier to ID the bird in the field than with photos. The link is to a page with a study on IDing Dowitchers.





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