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Bird ID

13 years ago

Saw this bird for the first time today. I know it's not a very good picture. At first I thought it was an American Goldfinch, but this bird is larger and is not bright yellow with black markings. I hope he comes back and maybe I can get a better picture. Thanks.

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Elly_NJ
13 years ago
It's a Great crested flycatcher. Nice to see : )
donnas_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you elly!! He first landed on top of my shepard hook that I have a feeder hanging from, and I thought for sure he had a "tufted" head...not sure if that is how to explain it. I tried taking a picture of him on the hook, but, he saw me and flew over to my clotheslines LOL. The "tufted" head doesn't show in this picture.
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