CLOSED: unknown juvenile warbler?

Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

I've seen this bird the past few days, and finally was able to get a few photos. Please respond if you can help ID.
Thanks.

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photo 3

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4

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last one

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Sandusky, OH

Hutton's Vireo is best match for me.

Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

That's what I thought when I first saw the bird. It was after I looked at the photos that I thought warbler perhaps. Thanks for the input. I have seen mature Hutton's here, but it's probably been 9-10 years ago.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Agree a warbler; I'm thinking probably a juv. Audubon's Warbler, but hard to be 100% certain.

Hutton's Vireo would have a shorter, relatively stouter bill with a more obviously hooked tip, and 'spectacles' round the eye.

Resin

Sandusky, OH

I was not 100% on the Hutton's...my field guide does not show juvenile Vireo's or Warbler's...agree that the bill may not be correct but I did think I seen white around the eyes and going by adults the wing-bars and range led me to Hutton's and I could not get any farther.

Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

Will more photos help? It's still here today.

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Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

What ever it is, it's definately at the "ugly duckling" stage. Especially right after a bath.

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Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Hmmm! Does look a bit more Vireo-like in that latest pic

Keep snapping more pics!

Resin

Sandusky, OH

Definitely a juvenile...I can see the stretched mouth on the last shot.

Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

More

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Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

I hope it sticks around awhile. I'll try to get more

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Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Definite Hutton's Vireo in that last pic.

Resin

Tiller, OR(Zone 8a)

Thanks Burd and Resin! I really appreciate the help. I did see the little one again this early morning, but just as I was focusing, a jay came in close. End of that.
At any rate, I'm glad I got the photos I did, and it goes to show one should get as many as possible of a bird in question.

Sandusky, OH

Glad we got that one solved Tiger...the extra picture's really helped.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Yep, a good demonstration of the dangers of relying on a single pic!

Resin

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