This was only my 6th time seeing a Cassin's Vireo, so each sighting is still exciting to me. I have now seen them three times in Arizona and three times in Idaho. I don't have Plumbeous Vireo on my life list, so I'll have to watch out for them now that I live in Utah. The differences between this group of Vireos is subtle so below are a couple more photos of this Cassin's Vireo with a few ID tips to help myself more than anything else.
[Update: Brendon Grice, a well respected birder and photographer in AZ points out in the comments that this is probably a Plumbeous Vireo. I felt like I had done the appropriate study in my field guides to positively i.d. this as a Cassin's, but I love to learn by my mistakes. Anyone else want to way in on the i.d. of this vireo?!) |
Greetings, I believe you have a beautiful Plumbeous Vireo :) I have seen both out at the Gilbert Water Ranch. The Cassin's have a lot more yellow on the sides. This is very grey and I believe you can add Plumbeous to your life list :) Brendon Grice
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and the details are very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brendon. I will study up on this some more.
ReplyDeleteHey Robert, I think Brendon may be right. That bird looks awfully gray to me. They are gorgeous photos and make me want to go out and find one. It sure is checking you out!
ReplyDeleteGood photos!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep the great work!
After looking through multiple sources, the bird looks like a Plumbeous Vireo to me. There is very little yellow was on the sides and is very gray.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the help with the ID everyone!
ReplyDeleteLove those spectacles! Look at that lead-gray color! What a cutie! BTW, photos in bird guides can be so off. I usually end up consulting several bird guides.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Plumbeous Vireo. No hint of greenish tones and no yellow on flanks.
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