Hi Tweets
The e-Bird co-ordinator has the following points against the blackbird
being a Tri-colored, and I quote with permission:
"Median coverts not broad or white enough. No gray sheen to plumage. Lesser
coverts are orangy-red. And tail is not cocked in any of the photos.
The worn feathers of the median coverts of Red-winged Blackbirds at this
time of year can appear "almost white" as in this one".
Thanks again to all.
Cheers
Mike Fung
Vancouver BC
mike.mikefung at gmail.com



On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 6:11 AM, Mike Fung <mike.mikefung at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Tweets
> Thanks again to the 7 list members who have responded privately to my
> request for ID, some of whom have asked to be advised of what the others
> may think, hence this post.
> Of the 7, all but one think that it is or may be a Tri-colored.
> This is a great list. Thanks again.
> Mike Fung
> Vancouver, BC
> mike.mikefung at gmail.com
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Mike Fung <mike.mikefung at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi Tweets
>> This is my first post.
>> Is the blackbird in the photos in the link below a Tri-colored? It was
>> seen at Jameson Lake, Douglas County two days ago at the campsite there
>> feeding with other blackbirds including RWBLs and YHBLs
>>
>> https://plus.google.com/photos/102135323027215602087/albums/5751371111046304929?authkey=CLSVoq-c2dfrqQE
>> Is it too early for a worn Red-winged?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mike Fung
>> Vancouver
>> mike.mikefung at gmail.com* *
>>
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