At 06:39 AM 11/13/98 -0800, Joanne Powell wrote:

> Since it was backed up against the
>trunk of the tree I couldn't see its back but in the front the white
>feathers went from both sides of the base of the neck and met in the center
>with a line about 5-6 inches long running straight down its breast.

Check out http://donb.photo.net/photo_cd/a/m54.html. If the white neck
collar of this bird is similar to what you're describing, then, yes,
this is typical for great horneds.



- Don Baccus, Portland OR <dhogaza at pacifier.com>
Nature photos, on-line guides, and other goodies at
http://donb.photo.net