Red-Eyed Vireo
Belmont Lake State Park, Long Island, NY. I initially ID'd this bird as a Philadelphia Vireo based largely on its song, which I heard from high up in the forest canopy. It responded to playback of a Philadelphia Vireo song from my phone's Sibley app, descending from the treetops to investigate. However, the two species' songs are somewhat familiar. A Philadelphia Vireo would be very rare on Long Island except during migration. The bird was in shadow, so its eye color cannot be confirmed. Its breast appears off-white rather than yellowish. I conclude it is actually a Red-eyed Vireo and have updated all data accordingly.
Red-Eyed Vireo
Belmont Lake State Park, Long Island, NY. I initially ID'd this bird as a Philadelphia Vireo based largely on its song, which I heard from high up in the forest canopy. It responded to playback of a Philadelphia Vireo song from my phone's Sibley app, descending from the treetops to investigate. However, the two species' songs are somewhat familiar. A Philadelphia Vireo would be very rare on Long Island except during migration. The bird was in shadow, so its eye color cannot be confirmed. Its breast appears off-white rather than yellowish. I conclude it is actually a Red-eyed Vireo and have updated all data accordingly.