[NatureNS] RE: On the log & Oregon Junco ?: was R-B Nuthatch

Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:43:49 -0500
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David Webster wrote: 

> 	This looked a bit like a Slate-colored Junco but was 
> ~15% longer, more slim, had faint streaking of the wing 
> (primary feathers I expect) and had some brown on the body, 
> especially strong on the upper back. Based on Peterson, I am 
> leaning to Oregon Junco. Have some been sighted here this winter ?

Female Dark-eyed (Slate-colored) Juncos will have at least some brown on
the wings, back and head. Size is always problematic and can be
accounted for by lighting, individual variation etc. For the record, the
Oregon subspecies is considered the smallest form.

All the best,

Lance

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