Plumbeous or Cassin's?

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Plumbeous or Cassin's?

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These were Solitary Vireos when photographed. Probably either Cassin's or Plumbeous under current classification.

Can it be determined which?

Shreveport, LA
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Re: Plumbeous or Cassin's?

Post by Kansabirdguy »

I think both might be blue headed but not sure
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Re: Plumbeous or Cassin's?

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I agree with Blue-headed for both birds.
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