Nueces County TX Warbler or Something Else?

[MCTX]

This bird was hoping around this past weekend in Nueces County, TX. Various warblers are migrating through there now, and I am not sure about this one. It had orangish legs and a streaked breast. Only had my phone so photos aren't great. I don't think it is a kinglet. There were no bright colors so I guess it is a female or juvenile bird if it was a warbler. Thanks for any suggestions.

[AlexHenry]

Blackpoll Warbler

[MCTX]

Thank you. That is a new one for me, so I appreciate the help! Blackpoll warbler has been reported in that spot, so that makes sense.

[AlexHenry]

Just now, MCTX said:

Thank you. That is a new one for me, so I appreciate the help! Blackpoll warbler has been reported in that spot, so that makes sense.

Careful, as there are a couple other female/immature warblers which look very similar to Blackpolls. Female Pine Warblers and female Bay-breasted Warblers can both be very confusing with Blackpoll.

However, the streaky back and breast and the orange legs help rule out those other options. The orange legs are an especially important field mark for Blackpoll.

[MCTX]

Thanks for the tips! It is always great to learn what to look for when trying to ID the confusingly similar birds like this one.

[Quiscalus quiscula]

Blackpoll indeed.

[IKLland]

On 5/2/2022 at 12:24 PM, AlexHenry said:

Careful, as there are a couple other female/immature warblers which look very similar to Blackpolls. Female Pine Warblers and female Bay-breasted Warblers can both be very confusing with Blackpoll.

However, the streaky back and breast and the orange legs help rule out those other options. The orange legs are an especially important field mark for Blackpoll.

Yup