BirdManAndy Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 It was spotted this afternoon in a Brooklyn backyard, about 20-30' up a 60' tree. The weather is overcast with a drizzle. It's size was between a sparrow and Robin. It jumped and flew from branch to branch for quite a while. There were two birds. Does this look like a warbler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Looks like a Golden-crowned Kinglet. Golden-winged Warblers would be more pale gray than gray-green. The black and white face pattern, while hidden, can still be seen here partially, and the golden crown is also visible. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Agreed. Definitely a Golden-crowned Kinglet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I couldn’t go anywhere today without hearing and seeing GCKI. It was weird 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdManAndy Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Thanks for the Id. Merlin Id did not give that choice, so I did not consider it. I mostly didn't like how the wings matched. The GCKI has a black band and yellow on its wing which match the photo. The GWW lacks the black band, and the yellow is closer to the head. Looking at allaboutbirds.org, I see what you mean about the GCLI having more green in its wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Avery said: I couldn’t go anywhere today without hearing and seeing GCKI. It was weird Our birding bunch in central SC spent yesterday tripping over Ruby-crowneds, with several males flashing red for us. Edited March 28, 2021 by Charlie Spencer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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