More warbler on Mt. Lemmon! First up, obligatory Yellow Warbler content:
Next up, thought at first this was Black-and-white Warbler = nonsensical considering the location. Turns out to be the lovely Black-throated Gray Warbler. See distinctive yellow spot between eye and beak:
Finally, the mystery bird of this post. Lots of mediocre shots to show whatever information’s available.
The habitat (Arizona pines) + dark wings with white wing bars + yellow face and throat suggest either Hermit Warbler or Townsend’s Warbler.
Dark/smudgy face suggests Townsend’s.
However, throat and breast seem fairly white, vs. yellow breast on Townsend’s. Also a slight eye ring.
Overall, calling this as a female or immature Hermit Warbler.
Also possible it’s a Hermit/Townsend’s hybrid.
Regardless, great to see more warbler!
Tomorrow, more Mt. Lemmon bird. Lots more bird.