Blackpoll Warbler

Identification: The birds below appear to be immatures and a basic plumaged female, note the olive underparts with faint streaking along the upper flanks and chest, the pale legs, the white undertail coverts and the white wingbars. This bird can be confused with immature Bay-breasted Warblers.

Immature bird- Prince George County, Virginia

Apparent basic plumaged female- Prince George County, Virginia (note fine streaking)

Immature bird- Prince George County, Virginia

 

The photograph below is of a tardy individual observed in Hopewell, Virginia on November 2, 2008.

Basic plumaged male- note yellow legs and streaked back