Simester Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I'm in Boca Raton, FL and I have a Dembaya tree which attracts bees and most recently, a hummingbird. I recently saw a new visitor which I can't ID. It's very small, hops around on the tree, and drinks from the flowers. I do have a Painted Bunting couple, but I'm pretty sure this isn't her. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 That looks like an American Pipit, kind of a weird spot for one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 7 minutes ago, IKLland said: That looks like an American Pipit, kind of a weird spot for one. Oh, good; it's not just me. I normally don't mind making a fool of myself here, but even I was reluctant to go there. Edited January 1 by Charlie Spencer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 hours ago, IKLland said: That looks like an American Pipit, kind of a weird spot for one. My first thought was Palm Warbler. Look at the yellow on its butt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 7 minutes ago, Birds are cool said: My first thought was Palm Warbler. Look at the yellow on its butt. Agreed. But, I can’t actually tell if that’s a reflection or the actual color of the bird. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Palm Warbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Oh, duh. I knew something wasn’t right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simester Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 It didn't look as yellow as the pictures I'm seeing and it also seemed "slimmer" whereas the pics I'm seeing of the palm warbler look more chunky, like a sparrow. Is it possible this is either a female or a juvenile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 1 minute ago, Simester said: It didn't look as yellow as the pictures I'm seeing and it also seemed "slimmer" whereas the pics I'm seeing of the palm warbler look more chunky, like a sparrow. Is it possible this is either a female or a juvenile? The shape of birds often look different depending on their pose and the temperature. Male and female Palm Warblers look very similar, and the yellow individuals you're seeing online are likely of the Yellow subspecies of Palm Warblers, which look brighter and more yellow than the drabber Western subspecies that you photographed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 @IKLland @Charlie Spencer - you aren’t the only one that thought that was a Pipit. That white around the eyes looks big. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 It doesn't feel like a Palm to me. I think the yellow vent is reflection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 7 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: It doesn't feel like a Palm to me. I think the yellow vent is reflection. What else could it be? Palms are quite common in that area of Florida in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Its a Palm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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