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Trillian Flummox

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Unfortunately this little guy at Ashbridges was very quiet. Any ideas?
-kris
Empidonax sp. by Kris Ito, on Flickr
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My guess would be Least.
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I'd go with Yellow-bellied.
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Thanks for the input! Well, since my experts disagree, I've been trying to do more research at home. At this point I'm inclined to agree with Yellow-bellied, but always happy to hear more comments. From what I've read it sounds like there is too much yellow on this bird for a Least. Although a Least can have a bit of yellow on the lower belly and flanks, it should have a white throat. Also, the beak looks a bit long for a Least but maybe that's too subjective. The overall small size, roundish head and shortish tail rule out any other candidates.

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I notice the faint yellow now, so Yellow-bellied is probably what it is.
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Thank you Thomas.  :)
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