Posted by Keith Bauer on February 5, 2010 at 5:58 PM
I'm not sure on the ID of this bird. Taken last August in the Sandia mountains just east of Albuquerque, NM.
Any help with the ID would be greatly appreciated.
Thx.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on February 6, 2010 at 10:39 AM
I agree with Cindy, Keith. The bird isn't olive-colored enough to be a Nashville. The overall drab grey, the yellow chest wash, the strong eye ring and the yellow base on the tail support Virginia Warbler. It would certainly be in range. My vote is female Virginia Warbler.
Posted by Keith Bauer on February 6, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Thanks Jim and Cindy. I appreciate your help.
Posted by Brian Gatlin on February 6, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Definitely a Virginia's. Any Nashville should show more yellow on the upper breast/throat. Also, Nashville would show green/olive in the wings and tail.
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3 repliesAny help with the ID would be greatly appreciated.
Thx.