I don't know, I haven't seen such bird before. But it's very pretty. I love it.

Maybe "warm" penguin? It looks like that, Jim. LOL Anyway, it's very pretty and it doesn't matter what kind it is.

Good morning Jim, I have not a clue to his identity, but I can say it is a good capture of this neat looking birdie. Tigs♥ =^..^=

I cannot say because this is black and white image LOL! No idea Jimbob but the photo is cute and well composed.

Looking at the 'claws' on this..has a look of a tree climber...'Tree Creeper' perhaps....

It is a white bellied chimney cleaner.

Just kidding. I do not know what type it is but looks like it could be related to the Magpie. Nice shot of it Jim.

Yes, I know you. You're Jimbob.

Oh, you mean the bird! lol

I went to the Toledo Zoo, no, not literally. I googled it and they have a page of adoptable birds and one of them looked something like this fellow. Is the bird purple all over because I detect that there is purple in his plummage? If so, it could be an Amethyst Starling perhaps. I love the inquisitive look in his lovely face here. Great bird shot, Jim.

It is stoic if nothing else JimboB. Great shot and it really does look like a painting. Keen work. It could be the rare Cellar Dwelling Cardinal.

TicK

(Viewed Full Screen)

... I don't know the name.. but I enjoy this! Mich

It's a beauty of a bird whatever its name is. Great capture.

I'm not sure but it appears to be a magpie as Stan says - definitely resembles that group. Very good shot.

This bird could be from anywhere in the world as it's in a zoo, frustrating ain't it ! Photographing black, & white subjects can be difficult but you handled this one just fine Jimbob.

What a beautiful bird and a great capture of him/her too! I donīt know what bird it is but it is beautiful!

First of all, Jim, let's clear up the identity of this bird in your posting. In common parlance this is a black faced minstrel bird. The Latin name is Vaudevillepsis Al Jolsonis. They are an endangered species and were much more prominent in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Many of these old birds simply disappeared during the civil rights movement of the late 1960's although their numbers had been steadily decreasing prior to that time as their primary food source left their native lands and migrated to the "talkies". (information courtesy of Dottypedia)

I showed up here very late. Everything that could have been said, has been said. I agree with the positive superlatives. Nice shot and blah blah blah blah.

Dorothy

Beautiful bird,Jim..but i have no idea what is is called.Superb photo.

I have no clue Jim....look I'm blonde lol:) Very nice shot!

One more idea.I,upon deep and extensive research,claim this to be the TSYLAM species. An acronym for 'Twig Sitting You looking At Me bird? :):)
A nice shot whatever it is JB!:):)

Its a blue and white bird silly!...lol...And a wonderful and excellent capture too Jim! I like the lighting in the background cause the bird is really shown off perfectly by it!

Jimbob - It's not a turkey, that I know! Nice dof to show off this unusual bird. Thad

Wow, he is obviously a rare one which makes this a rare capture. Very neat. I looked around and couldn't find one on the web. Cool post!

I don't know what kind of bird it is, but I like his tuxedo. His coloring almost hides his eyes completely - so unusual. Very nice shot JimBob.

Does look something like a Magpie but it's tail is way to short. Magnificent capture Jimbob

Duh...I have no idea he has the colors of a peguin but sure isn't one. Glad you are out and about Jimbob!
Diane

It's a great photo of whatever it turns out to be. Nice focus work in your photo and good details in the shot.

I've never seen a bird like that, so I can't help you with the id. Great capture though - I love the look on his face! :)

Looks like a mini penguine but I have no clue.

I don't know which bird is this. Good shot of this beauty