The thing to look at on the undertail is not really banding but more of
a sweep of dark from the outer edge of the feather across the shaft and
covering the bottom of both webs. It does give the impression of a tail
band, though, if not seen well.

Try this web page as an example of the tail pattern of Ash-throated
Flycatcher:
http://www.greglasley.net/ashthroatfc.html

Tyler Bell

California, MD

> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Myiarchus flycatcher seen in Queen Annes County on
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> 17 probable Ash Throat
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> No one picked up on any dark banding on the end of the tail feathers.