Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus maculatus) 20 June 2016, Pacifica, San Mateo County, California. Photos © 2016 Joseph Morlan
Top two photos are of the same bird; bottom photo is of a second individual. Note fresh uppertail coverts and tertials. These juveniles appeared in our yard yesterday, 19 June and both are giving the typical "phee-oo" call characteristic of fledglings. Sexing may be possible with males averaging brighter and having more white in the tail and primary bases. Nikon Coolpix P510. |