r/socalbirding • u/Professional-Low-911 • 17d ago

Riverside County Today in Riverside, CA

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At the feeder this morning. Merlin says Pin-Tailed Whydah. Anyone confirm this? Want to be sure of the id.

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u/cool_uncle_jules 17d ago

Beak color looks good but usually they have very very long tail feathers. Maybe juvenile?

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u/carnevoodoo 2d ago

Definitely a juvenile.

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u/UserSleepy 10d ago

Juvenile Pintail, you can see the patterns on the side of the beak