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Old 02-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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Re: More bird ID help

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Originally Posted by jerryh View Post
Well, Picidae, I bow to your superior knowledge of a Robin's physiology
No need to do that

I might be pushed into going for a recently fledged Robin or a just out of the nest something else for that matter, with such a short tail etc but my impressions on the gizz/posture and size really does strongly suggest a Wren with it's tail down. Compare the wing length in these two images:

Here's a Robin in a similar pose


and this is where the Primary tips appear to end on subject bird


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