Date: 2/5/25 7:34 am From: lcjhnsn--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Question About Subspecies
I have recently started using eBird to submit and log my bird observations and I have a question. eBird has multiple options for several common local birds; Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch and Purple Finch have options with and without the “Eastern” subspecies tag. Dark-eyed Junco has options with and without the “Slate Colored” subspecies tag.
Upon reviewing the Sibley v2 app, it appears that any of these birds that would be observed in Connecticut would be the Eastern and Slate Colored subspecies.
Would that be an accurate conclusion and should I be selecting the subspecies when building my eBird checklists?
Thank you,
Lance Johnson
Colchester, CT
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