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Hope I named him right
Lisa W

Hope I named him right (Contopus sordidulus)

Hopefully I have the name, was hiking on my own when I saw this fellow, and if it is indeed a Western Wood Peewe then it will be the first I've I'd on my own. If it isn't won't be anything new, as I am horrible with flycatchers.
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Habitat
Found in woods and canyons. In my area they are usually seen along or near river beds.
Location
San Pedro River, Hereford, Arizona, USA
Date taken
May 31, 2011
Scientific name
Contopus sordidulus
Equipment used
Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm DO Lens
Stanley Jones
Supporter
I believe you are right on Lisa with your determination. Excellent closeup of this beauty. Superb!!!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Oh you brat you ;)

What a gorgeous closeup of this Pewee. Beautifully captured girl.
 
Lisa W
Staff member
Supporter
Stanley, thanks for the confirmation.
And thank you all for the comments.
 
gergrd
Beautiful image, Lisa. The Eastern variety is fairly easy to identify from their call/song, and they sing almost constantly.
 
Macswede
Beautiful capture, Lisa, and congratulations! You have a lot Flycatcher more species to keep track of than we have.
 

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