This darling small bird has been visiting my feeders since about December but I didn't really know what bird it was.
I have been on a quest to identify this olive-green bird with a small thin dark beak.
I thought it might be a warbler but warblers should be in my area of Western Kentucky this time of year.
I have been on a quest to identify this olive-green bird with a small thin dark beak.
I thought it might be a warbler but warblers should be in my area of Western Kentucky this time of year.
I thought it might be a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet but it doesn't have the pronounced white eye ring of the kinglet.
If it is a warbler, I can't figure out why it is here in Western Kentucky this time of year. I am so thankful for this little bird continuing to visit my feeders.
I am hoping one of my birding experts can help me out - Judy.
Update: Thanks to Kenneth Cole Schneider over at Rosyfinch Ramblings, I have a positive ID on the warbler in this post. Kenneth says it is a Orange-Crowned Warbler. Check out his comment below. Thank goodness there are experts like him!!
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It is a BEAUTIFUL Orange-crowned Warbler! Its overall olive color with yellow under the tail, and distinctive split eye ring are characteristic of the species. Many can be duller gray, but this is a nice colorful specimen. I find they like to forage closer to the ground in shrubs and weeds. Here in south Florida they seem to like to forage on the newly opening buds of the Red Maples, probably attracted to insects visiting the tiny flowers. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Warbler! I am no help IDing Warblers; they all look too much alike. I saw a similar bird at my feeders in December, but it had more white streaks in wings and tail than yours does. I saw it only once, so I think it was a migrant just passing through. I was hoping to ID it before posting it on my blog, but I may have to do as you did - post the photo and ask for help!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week-end!
Great photos of a darling little bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little bird. And great photos.
ReplyDeleteHello, Judy! Your Warbler photos are gorgeous. Congrats on your sighting of the Orange-crowned Warbler, it is a beauty! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the Warbler ~ everyone is excellent and what a beautiful feathered friend ~
ReplyDeleteHappy week ahead to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You got some great photos and I am so happy this bird is a visitor with you lately. How awesome of Kenneth to ID it for you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What a pretty bird. I'm glad it was identified for you!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you would get an ID! Wow! I've never seen one of these. We have a lot of different Warblers here in Florida so it's fun to id them. How neat! Wonderful photos too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGlad that Kenneth was able to identify it for you!
ReplyDeleteI have a terrible time identifying birds. You got some good help. Beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures Judy of a sweet bird.
ReplyDeleteHello Judy!:) Oh what a sweet looking little bird. :) I knew it was a Warbler, but there are so many, that only the well initiated birders would know the ID. Thank goodness for birders like Kenneth. I also needed help this week, with ID's on my post. The Orange-crowned Warbler is very pretty indeed.:)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and little!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little bird!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of your bird. Love your header, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little critter!
ReplyDeleteOrange-crowned Warbler for sure.
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