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Jun 28, 2016 11:30 AM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
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IbisFla said:Ann, I can definitely see the similarities. I'm sure there was an Eastern Towhee adult nearby, so this most likely is the baby. Wow - I love seeing new birds at my feeders Hurray! Thanks again, Ann!!


You're welcome! The key points in this case besides the beak are the white on that wing & the white along the outer edge of the tail as well as the white tip on corner of tail.
Check out the 3rd photo in the gallery:
http://www.audubon.org/field-g...


From:
http://animals.nationalgeograp...
Identification Conspicuous white corners on tail and white patch at base of priĀ­maries. Male: black upperparts, hood; rufous sides, white underparts. Female: black areas replaced by brown. Juvenile: brownish streaks below.

Check out the juvie photo here:
http://identify.whatbird.com/o...


http://www.jkcassady.com/galle...


https://www.wunderground.com/w...

http://www.pbase.com/waterfall...
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