ML119321881

Observation details

Passed this bird on the side of road while returning from Erie County Forest. Thought it was a Northern Shrike and turned around and it was a Western Kingbird! I have seen them before but - before notifying others - I eliminated other possible kingbirds and Tyrant flycatchers and singled out this species by the following traits - Lemon yellow underparts soft gray chest & head with bit of black near bill. Eliminated Great Crested right away with lack of cinnamon, eye markings, and tail. Eliminated tropical and others by white outer tail feathers, how far the yellow extended up the chest, and the size of the bill.