another ID Please

Ohio Magee Marsh

Thanks Richard for the last ID.
When did they change the name to a Blue headed vireo?
I must have all old refinance books they all say Solitary.
What do you recommend for a new updated ID bird book?

This could be a Tennessee Warbler, but I've lost my feel for the species since coming to AZ in '94.

My 2000 edition of Sibley shows the name change when they split Solitary Vireo but I can't say how many years before that it occurred. There's enough volatility in species names, splits and lumps to make it worthwhile getting new field guides when they come or are issued in a new edition.

Jim DeWitt and I authored an article here on NPN covering field guide recommendations.

Most likely an adult Tennessee, Joe. If you have an angle showing the side or back, I could confirm the ID. I assume this was a fairly recent shot (i.e., this fall).

This species has expanded its range into interior Alaska in recent years.

A Tennessee warbler is one possibility. But having spent many hours at Magee marsh, I would guess it is a warbling vireo. They are more common at Magee than the t.w. if you saw the side/back and it was gray, then it is a warbling vireo... If it was greenish, then it was the Tennessee warbler.

Julie

I go with Warbling Vireo, the bill looks too stubby and thick for a Tennessee Warbler.

Tjie