Comments on the bird<\/strong><\/p>\n Two things: 1) in both species, fall\/winter birds are are less contrasty throughout and 2) it goes without saying that the bird is difficult to assess given that it’s puffed up and that some key characters are partially blocked by foliage. I feel it’s a better fit for Eastern<\/strong> as it’s quite a constrasty, warm-toned bird (for basic plumage); it has dark centered scapulars; it has extensive, vivid and deep yellow throughout the underparts; it has buffy sides. Of the things that I find confusing: its apparent light(er) contrast to the head pattern and what appears to be quite a bit of yellow throughout the submoustachial and malar region.. In general, hybrid Eastern x Western must of course be considered but I\u2019m quite tired tonight and I\u2019m afraid I just don\u2019t have the energy for a feather-by-feather analysis! But, maybe someone does, Anyways, without further adieu, here’s the bird…<\/p>\n Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eontbird.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/van-dusen.png\")
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