cevans2 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hello, I don't have a picture but I am wondering about an observation made today just north of Toronto, ON. In small mixed group of warblers I saw one in the canopy about 20 ft off the ground. I saw a white underside with black on the corners of the tail and some bluish/black streaks on the sides. My first thought was Cerulean but that would be quite rare. I thought maybe black-throated blue, but pretty sure I eliminated that. I cannot think of what else it could be and I am wondering if you can think of any other possibilities based on that description. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Possibly Black and White Warbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cevans2 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 No, I don't think it was a B&W. The black was confined to the bottom corners of the tail and seemed more white on the chest with finer streaks on the sides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cevans2 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 I am wondering by the best of your knowledge, is the black on the bottom corners of the tail on a white underside distinctive to Cerulean, or are there other possibilities? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 There are a number that would be very similar. The Warbler Guide is a great resource for viewing these birds from various angles. There is a book and an app. You can also go to this page: blog.press.princeton.edu/2013/07/25/downloadable-warbler-guide-quick-finders/ and download the various views, including the undertail comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cevans2 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Ok thanks very much for your help... unfortunately I think it will be left unidentified... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Sorry, but you're probably right. Been there done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerMaeve Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Wait, what about Magnolia??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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