[SBB] Help for unknown bird

[Ruth Troetschler <[[email protected]]>]

A friend saw this bird today.

Seen along Alameda Creek Trail from 20 feet without binoculars. 

Bird 4 1/2 to 5 inches
Bright, clear red-orange, body, breast and maybe the back.
Black mini-mask through eyes and lores.
Lower belly/vent was black.  Lower tail feathers were golden orange. 

Sounds were soft sibilant, sucking whistle reminiscent of a Starling, 
plus a soft chip, chip, chip.  Something like a goldfinch chatter.

The black on the Orange Bishop is more extensive than that on this bird.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ruth Troetschler
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