Acadian or Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (1 Viewer)

[steveb108]

I was watching Yellow-rumped Warblers in a tree when a flycatcher flew in. I got several shots before it flew away, thinking it was a Least given the eye-ring. Using my phone, I took pics off the back display on the camera and ran them through Merlin, which quickly called it a Yellow-bellied. Surprised, I played the calls of the YBFL and the bird flew right in. This convinced me it was actually a YBFL. However, an outstanding birder said the bill was too big and the empid was likely an Acadian. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Pics taken on 9/28/23, Rockville, MD, where the YBFL is considered a rarity.

 

[THE_FERN]

From this:

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I'd say there were more features to support Acadian here

 

[tom baxter]

Agree with Acadian.

 

[qwerty5]

I'd say Acadian as well. Note thin eyering, peaked head, big bill, overall body shape not compact or petite like Yellow-bellied. Also the yellow on the underparts is not very strong, I would expect a deeper, darker yellow for Yellow-bellied, but not sure if that is a very good field mark

 

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[steveb108]

Thanks for your comments!

 

[tonyfenn]

I have no idea but a cracking photo

 

[KC Foggin]

Acadian for me as well and a warm welcome to you from those of us on BirdForum!!

 

[steveb108]

I have no idea but a cracking photo

So kind of you, Tony. Thanks!

 

[steveb108]

Acadian for me as well and a warm welcome to you from those of us on BirdForum!!

KC, thanks for weighing in and for that warm welcome!