Often mispronounced Forester s or Foster s, commonly seen in Florida during winter, and it is a year-long resident when immature. The winter bird is distinguished by a thick black bill, a black patch that covers the eye and ear, a white head and underparts, pale gray mantle and orange legs.
Wings extend beyond tail.
Call is a short hoarse elongated Keee-arr. A black cap extends from bill into nape. Wingtips are paler than mantle. It is similar to winter adult, with an abbreviated eye-ear patch. Wet Prairies and Agricultural Environments.