Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Mystery Bird ID Quiz #7 Answer!

Here's another view of the "mystery" bird.

Yes, you are all very sharp and perceptive! It IS indeed a yellow-rumped warbler in fall plumage, taken last fall in southeastern Ohio. The bird was snagging insects on a warm morning from the railing of our deck.

I guess it was a bit of a curveball to show a fall warbler instead of a spring/breeding-plumage bird.
Male yellow-rumped warbler in spring.
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7 comments:

  1. Cindy LenkerApril 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Wow! beautiful shot! Beautiful bird. I haven't seen Warblers here, but I would bet there are some in KS. Would love to see one.

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Yeah, well, that'll teach me to do one of these quizzes before my first cup of coffee. (Glasses might help too)

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  3. WadeApril 23, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I got it wrong too! I need to hit the fields a bit more..


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  4. artistatexit0April 25, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Hi...I bird at the Falls of the Ohio State Park across from my home in Louisville, KY. The yellow-rumped is our first to arrive and last to leave warbler. Like your gnatcatcher question, I wondered what these warblers were eating in advance of any insects or fruit. While watching a yellow-bellied sapsucker, I was surprised to see yellow-rump warblers sipping sap from a sweet gum tree that the woodpecker bore holes into. Have you seen this behavior as well? Spring migration seems to be arriving late this year. I enjoyed your site...kind regards...Al

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  5. Mendel "maxpedition gearslinger" PotokDecember 27, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    That is one impressive picture, did you use a zoom lens or did it really get that close to you?

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  6. Scope MountMarch 14, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What a fantastic photograph of the bird! I love the name yellow-rumped warbler, it is such a delicate and cheery looking bird. I have never seen one of these before, but they look delightful. Thanks for the stunning pictures!

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  7. Bounty hunter metal detectors fanMay 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I agree with Cindy this is a beautiful shot and a very beautiful bird :) I just took an animal behavior class and I love watching the behavior of birds. Just one of my favorite past times along with reading and treasure hunting!

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