Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina), Buenos Aires NWR - HQ area, Pima County

This Cape May Warbler was found and photographed by Joshua Smith on 29 May 2018 and again on 31 May 2018.

There are 13 previous records of this species and only the 2nd in spring and 3rd since 1998.

Note the rusty tone to auriculars, extensive black streaking on yellow, yellow underparts, yellow rump, and sharp bill

29 May 2018, photo by Joshua Smith

 

31 May 2018, photo by Joshua Smith

 

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