On Tue, 5 Dec 1995, Russell Rogers wrote:

> I am pretty sure that the bird was an adult, going on the shape of the
> tail feathers. This was also the opinion of Steve Mlodinow, how has seen
> many alternate plumaged CCLO. Steve said that this was one of the more
> well defined males that he has seen.
>
> In my opinion, the National Gegographic guides illustrations of this
> species is a little over stated.

I have had the same problem with many species when using the National
Geographic guide. I'm glad to hear it's not just me!
-Pat, scott931 at uidaho.edu