ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail

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Posted by Sue & Ron Kern on 10:39:05 11/16/09

This 14"-16" bird conveniently posed for a few photos but I'm having trouble deciding whether it is a juvenile King or a Clapper. We're leaning towards a juvenile King because of longer tail & black upper mandible.

Thanks

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• Re: ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail - John Boyd 14:56:09 11/16/09 (0)
• Re: ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail - Paul Bithorn 14:39:11 11/16/09 (0)
• Re: ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail - Trey Mitchell 13:54:52 11/16/09 (0)
• Re: ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail - Danny 13:32:09 11/16/09 (1)
  • Re: ID Help Please - Merritt Island Rail - Sue Kern 15:23:40 11/16/09 (0)

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