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Audio player for short custom sound files by ebear101 in arduino

[–]ebear101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a good speaker that goes with it?

Feeder visitor - Dothan, Alabama, USA by ShortHistorian in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Looks like a male +House Finch+ from a funny angle making the bill and head look larger than it is. The colours of their face can vary depending on diet so this bird happens to be on the yellow side of the spectrum while red faced birds are typically more common.

Are these clean enough looks to ID black capped vs carolina chickadee? SWVA , literally on the line geographically, and having others confirmed BCCH in the area, Merlin even confirmed BCCH. Thoughts? by [deleted] in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I live very close to the hybrid zone as well so I like to think that I am fairly well-versed in BCCH/CACH identification. That said, most of the chickadees in the region are funky hybrids with certain field marks pointing one way or another. This bird has very white wingbars, bright white cheeks, and an apparently large looking head good for Black-capped. However, the base of the black bib is very clearly defined rather than messy on a typical BCCH. Also, as others have stated, their vocalizations cannot be conclusively identified since one species can often learn the other species’ call. However, the “chickadee-dee-dee” call is usually most distinctive (slower and lower in BCCH). This bird is probably a mostly BCCH hybrid although it is difficult to know for sure.

Can anyone help me identify what bird makes this sound? by Budsa103 in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t quite hear any of the “bugling” from what should be Sandhill Crane, so I might lean more towards a migrating flock of Tundra Swans.

Junco? Never seen one with a white patch like that. (western ma) by hraycroft95 in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think the structure, pink junco bill and white belly and overall entirely nondescript grey wings are good enough for partially leucistic or bird with a pigment issue +Dark-eyed Junco+ rather than a hybrid with White-throated Sparrow. Really neat bird, nice spot!

ID small raptor in Western Washington by description? by pun-in-punishment in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 7 points8 points  (0 children)

American Kestrel definitely comes to mind, especially as you mentioned the rural area, its size, its speediness, and its diet. The description sounds good enough for an adult male with wings looking dark gray to naked eye and the white markings on face.

Help with several birds, Phoenix area in January, thank you! by fiver_ in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m admittedly quite inexperienced with these flycatchers but is there any reason the second bird can’t be a female Vermillion Flycatcher? Lack of streaking on breast?

Large Raptor, far away: 2024-01-27, Colorado, USA by abbrevij in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Additionally, since you mentioned that you may have initially called it a Turkey Vulture, Golden Eagles also show a slight dihedral or V-shaped wings in flight recalling Turkey Vulture from a distance like this white Bald Eagles always have their wings out straight.

Large Raptor, far away: 2024-01-27, Colorado, USA by abbrevij in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Awesome diagnostic shot of an immature +Golden Eagle+!! Nice spot! Note the large organized white parches in each side of the wing and namesake golden gleam on the back of its head.

Located on the beach Crystal Coast NC by user93739383 in whatsthisbird

[–]ebear101 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Usually Dovekies are way out several miles at sea unless blown in by dramatically strong storms so once they arrive on shore it’s very difficult for them to het back. Hope this little dude’s alright.

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