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Posted by Ron Bielefeld on June 19, 2011 at 5:57 PM
ID help needed
I was in Montana last week and got some images of a few birds. This one I am unsure of as to species. Anybody know for sure? I am leaning toward Dusky Flycatcher. Again, this was taken in Montana in mid-June. Thanks so much for any help. Ron

Posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Dusky Flycatcher seems right.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 20, 2011 at 1:01 AM
I think you're correct:
http://fieldguide.mt.gov/detail_ABPAE33090.aspx

Nice angle/detail on this little one, and nice habitat.
Sandy
Posted by Jim DeWitt on June 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM
I've been in email contact with Ron on this: I'm not sure between Hammond's and Dusky. The bill, in particular, is problematic for a Dusky... But I'll defer to Phil and Sandy, who have seen far more Duskys than I have. Empids are tough.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 21, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Jim, you sure may be right. Certainly looks more like this fellow, especially the beak, as you noted:

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hammonds_Flycatcher/lifehistory

Sandy
Posted by Ron Bielefeld on June 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM
I would have to say after further review this is a Hammond's Flycatcher. I listened to the calls of both species and I do rememeber hearing the Hammod's call, but not the Dusky's. This particular bird did not sing, but there were obviously others around that were singing. Thanks for all the help.
Posted by Mohammad Hosseini on June 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM
+1 for Hammond's Flycatcher.