What Is This Bird?

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What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:14 pm

Hello everyone.

Occasionally I come across pictures of birds, and it doesn't state what they are, and I don't know what they are, and you know me with my curious mind, lol. I JUST GOTTA KNOW!!!

So I'll stick them on this thread, and hopefully someone will be able to tell me what they are. Please feel free to do the same, and hopefully we will get some answers coming in.
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by w.l. » Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:28 pm

The only all-red wild finch-like bird I can quickly think of is a subspecies of the Red-headed weaver:

http://www.naturekenya.org/content/birdlife-boni-dodori

https://www.redbubble.com/people/mags/w ... ikop-wewer
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by Sheather » Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:30 pm

lovezebs it's a scarlet tanager, pretty little guys.

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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by w.l. » Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:33 pm

Well done Sheather!
I am not very familiar with neotropical birds and wouldn't have thought of tanagers.
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:18 pm

w.l. Sheather

Thank you both.

After looking at both guesses and their pictures and closest reletives, I've come to the conclusion, that it actually might be a Summer Tanager, seeing as the Scarlet Tanager, normally has black wings.

What do you think???
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by w.l. » Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:26 pm

And it's actually a North American, not a tropical species!
Well, you don't have to go far to look for beauties - the Painted Bunting, in particular, must be one of the most spectacular "finches" anywhere!
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by Madcat » Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:40 pm

Y'all wrong.....now I need a really red bird. Y'all just wrong... :shock: :shock:
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:15 pm

Madcat

Why are we all wrong???

What d'you know that we all don't?
What is it then?
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:21 pm

w.l.

The Painted Bunting, is a spectacular bird, and I have threatened on several occasions to hop across the border and sneak some back in certain articles of clothing that shall remain nameless.
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by Madcat » Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:03 am

lovezebs. Heh??? Oh, I think you misunderstood my post. I meant posting such a pretty bird is just wrong--because now I want a red bird. It's like dangling a triple chocolate cake in front of a chocoholic...just wrong. Hahahahah!!!
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:17 am

Madcat

They are stunning looking birds,
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Post by Babs _Owner » Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:47 am

Madcat lovezebs

Hahaha! Like when I glance through the posts while working and one of Elana's big ole bird salads pop up! And all I have is celery in the fridge. I understand completely . hee hee
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Post by lovezebs » Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:33 am

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Post by Madcat » Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:21 pm

So beautiful!! I'd fight the birds for that party tray!!! I need that for New Year's Eve! :lol:
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Re: What Is This Bird?

Post by lovezebs » Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:12 am

Madcat

With or without the live mealworms ? :twisted:
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