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I always have trouble with these little guys. Photo was taken today. There were a lot of Least FC around but this one has more yellow. Thanks for your help.
 

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I would go with Acadian, throat is white or nearly so and the big [long] bill fits as does the facial pattern.

YBFL should be quite olive above in alternate, with yellowish lores as well as extensive yellow below. The bill is too long and heavy for that species as well.
 
I'm practicing with my Sibley's and was also guessing Acadian. One thing I think I see here that points there (considering region/location which I used to rule out several) is the pale throat and malar; another is the strong, complete eye-ring. I didn't see any other central-texas flycatchers that had both of these traits except the Willow and Least which don't look like they have very much yellow.

Can anyone tell me if my attempts here make any sense? Am I on the right track?
 
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