ML274559891
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Media notes
Flycatcher was perched on a branch above a flowing stream.
Observation details
Continuing. Much thanks to Leesa Brown for spotting it out! Perching on branches hanging over creek, behind garden club. After trying to compare the very similar Yellow-bellied vs. Acadian Flycatchers from various sources, I can't make up my mind, so I'm going with YBFL for now and will wait for the eBird reviewer to provide input. Case for YBFL: A greenish cast all over body, which seems more extensive than that of a typical ACFL (although doesn't rule it out). Some remaining yellowish coloration on throat, which should be white on a ACFL. There is a also a lack of any hint of a crest, which an ACFL would have (but which can also look fairly round). Lores are also not white like an ACFL. Case for ACFL: A more common bird this time of year. The tail appears to be squarer than a YBFL, which would have a more flaring look descending from the rump down to the tail tip. The call recorded, to my ear, sounds more similar to an ACFL than a YBFL (I'm only familiar with the 'turee' call in the field for YBFL, so I can't really say for certain). Audio: I heard and captured audio. After consulting the Macauley Library and other sources, the 'peet' calls sounded more like that of an Acadian than Yellow-belled. Again, I'm not sure about this particular call. UPDATE: After discussions with the eBird reviewer, it seems more likely that this is an Acadian Flycatcher, which is much more common here during fall migration.
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Technical information
- Recorder
- Samsung Galaxy J7
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 1.82 MB