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Posted by Marcello Gomes on 14:38:38 03/26/13
In Reply to: Re: Marathon in Miami-Dade - help with ID on a few species posted by Bill Pranty
Thank your for your answer. The Field Guide to the Birds of North America by National Geographic does not show either bird present in Florida (fifth edition -fully revised and updated). It is confusing because i read their description and it says the following about Couch's : " Almost identical to Tropical Kingbird, with thicker, broader-base bill; back slightly greener and less gray.
On Tropical Kingbird it states:" Almost identical to Couch's Kingbird. Bill is thinner and longer; back slightly grayer, less green at close range...".
As you can see, i tried to do my homework and i looked at my pictures and read some more... but i guess i can't count too much on Bird guides.
If you say there has been no records of Couch's Kingbird in Florida i guess i have to rest my case. Thank you, very much.
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