Stumped on small bird (Arkansas) (1 Viewer)

[Trojansoc]

I have no idea what this little fellow is--very small bird. I have looked at gnatcatchers and kinglets, but don't think it's either. I wish I had gotten a shot of his back. Any ideas?

 

[Microtus]

Have you considered flycatchers?

 

[Trojansoc]

Have you considered flycatchers?

Good suggestion. Perhaps a Least Flycatcher? There is a conflict on its range between the Sibley's and Smithsonian guides. Smithsonian doesn't show it ranging this far south. The wing bars would seem to be consistent along with the coloring.

 

[barnswallow]

what about an immature pine warbler? Definitely your range.

 

[Jim M.]

what about an immature pine warbler? Definitely your range.

I am leaning in that direction myself. Definitely not a body posture one would expect in a flycatcher (though photos can catch strange things).

Best,
Jim

 

[cnybirder]

Also tail pattern doesn't look good for any Flycatchers to me.

 

[Microtus]

Hmm...Pine Warbler sounds good.