This week I have a fantastic mystery object for you to try your hand at identifying:
It was collected in County Kerry, Ireland and is a very recent acquisition. Any ideas what it might be?
Obviously if you already know don’t just blurt it out, have a go at crafting a clever clue to share.
Have fun!
Zygoma 
I’m not green, least bitten twice shy!
I heard about this one, what a cool find! And I don’t have the species in my collection yet.
This bird is not in the least bit sweet, sour or salty
From far away, Lorenzo brought to shore,
but the poor thing could fly no more.
Cold and exhausted, it perished, poor beast –
Will it end up in a museum to be admired, at least?
Some clever clues led me straight to the answer. Isn’t it effectively unknown on this side of the Atlantic? Or is it a juvenile blown in?
Yep, it’s an adult of diminutive stature, normally not seen on this side of the Pond.
Definitely a familiar taxon to those of US(A).
my goodness, my guinness! a long trip for a little bitters… weather or not i can figure it out, the guesses are not evenly distributed…
A bird with challenging coloration‽ Who knew. An Ard-uous task for us today Paolo. I rall-y don’t know about this one.