Townsend's or Black-throated Green Warbler? (1 Viewer)

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49bentley

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• Apr 10, 2017

• #1

Can someone please identify this little guy? I'm thinking it's a Townsend's Warbler, but very similar to Black-throated Green Warbler. Taken in Monteverde Costa Rica.
Thanks
Chris

 

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AllanM

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• Apr 10, 2017

• #2

I'm leaning more towards Black-throated Green.

 

Peter C.

...just zis guy, you know?

• Apr 10, 2017

• #3

Yes, Townsend's. "B-T Green" would show some yellow in the vent, plainer back.

 

RJP

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• Apr 10, 2017

• #4

Not enough yellow on the breast for me to make it a Townsend's, I vote Black-throated Green.

 

Peter C.

...just zis guy, you know?

• Apr 10, 2017

• #5

RJP said:

Not enough yellow on the breast for me to make it a Townsend's, I vote Black-throated Green.

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Doesn't the vent look perfectly, immaculately, white though? Ever seen a BTNW without yellow?

 

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Apr 10, 2017

• #6

Thanks to all.

 

Motmot

Eduardo Amengual

• Apr 10, 2017

• #7

Peter C. said:

Doesn't the vent look perfectly, immaculately, white though? Ever seen a BTNW without yellow?

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I've seen quite a few birds wintering in Costa Rica showing no yellow or just a very faint wash. It looks a Black-throated Green Warbler to me.

 

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Apr 10, 2017

• #8

Really appreciate the help.

 

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Jim Lundberg

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• Apr 11, 2017

• #9

I do see some yellow on the vent and otherwise white where a Black-throated Green should be white. B-T Green for me too.