Warbler, Northern Virginia (Oct. 16, 2022) (1 Viewer)

[howiewu]

Hi,

I saw this small warbler today (October 16, 2022) in Northern Virginia today. My initial jizz was a Tennessee, but now I have some doubts -- it is almost devoid of any marking -- no wing bars, eyerings, etc. Maybe an immature Common Yellowthroat instead?

Thanks in advance,
Howard

 

[Butty]

Not Tennessee warbler - wrong bill-shape, undertail-coverts not white. Looks OK for dull northern yellowthroat.

 

[A2GG]

Yes looks like a drab common yellowthroat, maybe first year female.

 

[AveryBartels]

Indeed, female Common Yellowthroat