Vireo and ?? New York State May 2014 (1 Viewer)

[Clive29]

A couple that are giving me some trouble.

I'm thinking the first is a Warbling Vireo.. but the second has me baffled.

I'd appreciate your help :t:

 

[Tiraya]

The second is a yellow-rumped warbler of the myrtle subspecies. Not commenting on the vireo since I've learned I don't actually have the ability to tell Philly and warbling apart (but its pretty dull and the eye line isn't strong so probably warbling).

 

[eliotc]

It's helpful to see the chest on a Warbling/Philadelphia Vireo, since the sides of the chests of both are pale yellow, but the breast of Warbling is whiter while the breast of Philadelphia is yellower. However, Philadelphia also shows darker lores (in front of the eye), and the lightness of these looks good for Warbling. Ditto to Yellow-rumped (Myrtle-type) Warbler for #2.

 

[tom baxter]

I get the impression that the vireo is a Philadelphia because it appears very yellow on the belly.

 

[Clive29]

Cheers guys..

I took this next picture 5 minutes later very near the first.. but can't say if it was the same bird. There were a lot about including a few Red Eyed Vireo.
Looked more definitively Warbling Vireo to me.

 

[Andy Hurley]

To me both Vireos are Warbling. In the first pic there is a lot of sunlight reflected off leaves giving a a very yellow effect, but both birds lack dark lores and the second photo shows a pale chest. I agree with the Myrtle.

 

[Clive29]

Thanks Andy. I appreciate everybody's help, Cheers.