I took these pics of an intermediate plumaged phoebe today in Fremont Co., Colo. As can be seen in these pics, this looks a lot like a Black Phoebe but there are white feathers invading the upper chest area that should be black outside of the 'V' of white from the belly. Also there are some white feathers under the chin.
I have seen several probable hybrid Black-Eastern Phoebes in my county in the past and this is likely one. Also it was located at a nest site that was attended last year by an intermediate plumaged phoebe and an apparent Black Phoebe--and the nesting was successful. The top 2 pics enlarge nicely so double-click on them. SeEtta
I took these pics of an intermediate plumaged phoebe today in Fremont Co., Colo. As can be seen in these pics, this looks a lot like a Black Phoebe but there are white feathers invading the upper chest area that should be black outside of the 'V' of white from the belly. Also there are some white feathers under the chin.
I have seen several probable hybrid Black-Eastern Phoebes in my county in the past and this is likely one. Also it was located at a nest site that was attended last year by an intermediate plumaged phoebe and an apparent Black Phoebe--and the nesting was successful. The top 2 pics enlarge nicely so double-click on them. SeEtta
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