Freeport, Bahamas (Dec. 23, 2017) (1 Viewer)

[howiewu]

Hi,

I took these pictures in Freeport, The Bahamas on Dec. 23, 2017.

I am pretty sure about the IDs, but would like to confirm:

1. Magnificent Frigatebird
2. Common Ground-dove
3. Western Spindalis
4. Bahama Warbler

What do you think?

Thanks in advance,
Howard

 

[howiewu]

Here's another shot of the warbler, this one shows the field marks more clearly -- longer bill, smaller white patch, and I think these fit Bahama Warbler.

 

[njlarsen]

I agree with the first three but the last one I think is the migratory Yellow-throated warbler. Bahamas W should have yellow extending further onto the belly where it fades into the white and not a sharp demarcation between yellow and white on the lower breast. Compare http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bahama_Warbler

Niels

 

[howiewu]

I agree with the first three but the last one I think is the migratory Yellow-throated warbler. Bahamas W should have yellow extending further onto the belly where it fades into the white and not a sharp demarcation between yellow and white on the lower breast. Compare http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bahama_Warbler

Niels

Hi, It is this one that I had the most doubt. However, after searching on the internet and comparing with my own image of Yellow-throated Warblers before, I still think that this one is likely a Bahama Warbler.

Compare with my Yellow-throated Warbler before which has a similar posture:
http://www.travelerathome.com/image_upload/birds/2015_spring/yellow-throated_warbler5.jpg

For easier comparison, I put them side-by-side below. I agree it is not 100% convincing, but I think you can make a case.

Any more thoughts?

 

[howiewu]

After more research, I rescind my previous ID, and agree this is a Yellow-throated Warbler.