Re: Florida Rpt 4/23-4/25

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GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU wrote:
> 
> Hi Greg --
> 
> Congrats on the two big lifers! Which species was the Striped-Headed Tanager?
> Was it the Bahamian race of S. zena? (On the west coast, figured it could
> also be the Cuban race, with a green rather than black back).
> 
> Cheers, Gail Mackiernan

Thanks!  It had a crisp black back, making it the Bahamian race.  Your
assumption on a west coast bird is correct--Cuban race was certainly to
be considered.  I believe this is only the second recond for the west
coast of Florida.  I hear the first record was nixed...
-- 
Greg Miller
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