smittyone@cox.net Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Seen this morning in NW Missouri. What kind of Warbler or Vireo was this? Didn't get a shot of the front. It's belly appeared yellowish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Looks fine for a Blue-Headed Vireo with the hooked bill, blueish legs, white spectacles, blueish head, and greenish body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks! This is only the 2nd time I've seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I think this is actually a Bell's Vireo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: I think this is actually a Bell's Vireo. Actually, that's right. I just did some research into the Eastern Subspecies. They look real different form the ones here in California, ours our just a dull brown. This did look real drab for a blue headed vireo to me, especially in the head. Good call @The Bird Nuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 And Blue-headed doesn't sport dark lateral crown stripes and even juveniles are more strongly patterned than this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneat Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Agree with Bell’s Vireo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Well, in that case, this makes Lifer bird No. 200 for me! Yeah! Thanks you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 The best way to find this species is almost always to listen to that distinctive scratchy song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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