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6/25/2008
What the Heck Is This?
Barb saw this bird out on a fence post in the field. We have looked at our bird books and can't find anything that seems to fit. Anyone have any idea? MUD
Funny you should post a pic of a robin. This could be a baby robin but I am no expert. We have regular visits from robins and I just posted one at my blog. http://nevadagenealogist.blogspot.com/2008/06/robin.html
I agree he looks like a robin. I guess what threw me is the dark head. I noticed Nevada's robin looks more uniform in color. This one had a striking difference between head and body. Thanks. Barb
I think the darker appearing head is only an illusion caused by the available light conditions at the time the picture was taken. Sun and shade can change the picture quality by huge amounts.
I don't think the difference is an illusion. This was shot with a good quality lens using slide film in full sunlight. The scan to computer is crummy but the contrast is real. No biggie. I think we all agree it is a robin. Barb
Here is a link to a pic from the blog called "Robins Nesting Place", at: http://robinsnestingplace.blogspot.com/2008/03/im-sure-youll-understand-dirt-envy.html This looks lots more like your robin than our Nevada yard visitors. There must be a number of different robin "flavors"? http://bp2.blogger.com/_LFcmuXNnYi0/R-qPIa5BrlI/AAAAAAAADX4/II2hYsUhadQ/s400/3-25-08-Robin.jpg
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family.
During the breeding season, the adult males grow distinctive black feathers on their heads; after the breeding season they lose this eye-catching plumage.
Barb saw this bird out on a fence post in the field. We have looked at our bird books and can't find anything that seems to fit. Anyone have any idea? 
Looks like a Robin to me.
ReplyDeleteFunny you should post a pic of a robin. This could be a baby robin but I am no expert. We have regular visits from robins and I just posted one at my blog. http://nevadagenealogist.blogspot.com/2008/06/robin.html
ReplyDeleteI agree he looks like a robin. I guess what threw me is the dark head. I noticed Nevada's robin looks more uniform in color. This one had a striking difference between head and body. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBarb
that's a redbreasted, yellowbeaked post sitter!
ReplyDeleteI think the darker appearing head is only an illusion caused by the available light conditions at the time the picture was taken. Sun and shade can change the picture quality by huge amounts.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the difference is an illusion. This was shot with a good quality lens using slide film in full sunlight. The scan to computer is crummy but the contrast is real. No biggie. I think we all agree it is a robin.
ReplyDeleteBarb
A robin with an odd beak. Are their beaks usually that shape?
ReplyDeleteWe almost never saw robins in Florida. That's one of the many treats of living here - plenty of robins!
Here is a link to a pic from the blog called "Robins Nesting Place", at:
ReplyDeletehttp://robinsnestingplace.blogspot.com/2008/03/im-sure-youll-understand-dirt-envy.html
This looks lots more like your robin than our Nevada yard visitors. There must be a number of different robin "flavors"?
http://bp2.blogger.com/_LFcmuXNnYi0/R-qPIa5BrlI/AAAAAAAADX4/II2hYsUhadQ/s400/3-25-08-Robin.jpg
It's a magpie with a sunburn.
ReplyDeleteGriz'n Co.
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family.
ReplyDeleteDuring the breeding season, the adult males grow distinctive black feathers on their heads; after the breeding season they lose this eye-catching plumage.
http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/birds/ct_robin.htm