Hi Jim,
A Junco has a wing span of 9.25" whereas a Robin has a wingspan of 17".
That should give you the answer.
Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN
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From: "Jim King - KX0J" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:37 PM
Subject: [mou-net] Bird Carcas ID Help
At about 1:00 PM today my wife saw a Coopers Hawk take a bird from near
our feeders, then fly to a tree in our front yard. We watched it eat its
lunch for about 10 - 15 minutes then it dropped what was left in the yard.
I went out later to pick the carcass, all that was left were the wings and
breastbone. At first I thought it was going to be one of the Junco's we've
had around all winter. But when I saw it up close, it appears to be larger
than a Junco. It looks like it could be a Robin. I have seen a couple of
Robins this winter, but not near my house.
I've posted pictures of the carcass at
http://kx0j.home.comcast.net/01182009.htm
It's not overly important at all, more of a curiosity. Any ideas are
appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
Jim King
Cottage Grove
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