Ok, now I am *really* confused!

Several posts have rather accurately described a Myriarchus flycatcher (reddish panel in wing, reddish tail, etc.) and others, such as Doug's, are pretty spot-on for one of the "western" Kingbirds (Tyrannus sp.)

Separating these two genera, with reasonable looks, is not a difficult proposition. (Although ID of species within these genera can prove a challenge).

Does anyone have any photos of the bird? (Or ARE there two birds, as has been suggested?)

We hope to get down there after the holidays but would sort of like to know what we are looking for <gr>!

In the meantime, have a great Christmas, everyone...

Gail Mackiernan and Barry Cooper
Colesville, MD

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: The Brodericks <>
> Here's the latest!
> Now let;'s get this all sorted out folks.
> Don Broderick
> Salisbury
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "srubybird" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 5:43 PM
> Subject: view of Myriarchus/Tyrannus today
> 
> 
> > Dear Don:
> >
> > After making four trips to the site of the Myriarchus, I and my wife 
> > found it after searching for a half hour in very good light this 
> a Couch's or Tropical Kingbird which I 
> > have seen (Couch's, that is) in south Texas. Whether Couch's or 
> > Tropical is based on song so I will lump them.  It lacks the gray 
> > breast of the Western Kingbird and is MUCH too yellow to be a Ash 
> > Throated Flycatcher.  I have seen both of these in the west (Western 
> > Kingbird many times in AZ and TX)
> >
> > Doug Ruby