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November 10th, 2007, 08:21 PM
Here are some of our most common questions and their answers. We're happy to take your questions but you might want to check these resources first before posting:

North America
Have you seen a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at your feeder this spring? This is a large attractive finch with black and white upperparts and a red breast. Check out these photos from Surfbirds (http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gallery/search2.cgi?species=rose-breasted+grosbeak) of females (brown) and males (black and white).

Q: First time sighting of a beautiful soft yellow bellied, bright yellow tipped tail. Two small bright red tips on back. Most distinctive black marking around eyes resembling a mask. Similar to a cardinal in size. seen eating viburnim berries in south central Wisconsin in a group of about 40. April 20th. Body color is soft grey,as they blended perfectly in our white oaks.
A: Your birds were Cedar Waxwings (they get their name from the red tips on their wings like drops of sealed wax). Check out these photos in the Surfbirds galleries (http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gallery/search2.cgi?species=cedar+waxwing)

More resources
Check out this simple photo ID gallery (http://www.surfbirds.com/bird-feeders/backyard-birds.html)
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