redcoot Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Hello all! I photographed this bird in Altadena, California today, and I am not sure what it is. Merlin ID app suggests a Pine Warbler, but those would be rare here based on my sibley's guide. Yellow-rumped was my first thought, but the colors don't seem dark enough. I live in Hawaii, and have very little experience with these passerines. Thanks in advance and happy holidays! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Agree with Yellow-rump. Probably female or immature male. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I'm torn between Pine and Yellow-rumped here. I'm leaning towards Pine with the overall coloring and the thick black bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Yellow-rumped for me too. Looks just like the one I have hanging around my yard feeding on the suet. I really wouldn't expect to see a Pine Warbler out here in Calif. anyhow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burton Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Absolutely this is Audubon's form of Yellow-rumped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoot Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 Thanks all! Slowly but surely I'll learn my warblers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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