Now Identified - Magnolia Warbler

Well from what I have researched I am gathering that it is a

Magnolia Warbler.

Kauffman's illustrations strongly agree with specifically an immature male Magnolia

While Petersons illustrations are darker and don't note the white spots on the tail.

Sibley's is missing - darn it!

But other resources online have lead me to think it is a Magnolia.

Most everyone who responded to my blog or my email to the listserve also think it is a Magnolia Warbler.

There have been 2 alternate suggestions of a Female Am Redstart or a Prairie Warbler.

The bird I see with a 2nd close resemblance is Kirtlands Warbler - which is highly unlikely due to frequency of occurence anywhere and location.

Thank You all for your input.

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Discovered by my daughters
on my neighbors front door mat.
9-8-09
4:30pm

O'Fallon, MO 63368

Temp: approx 82
Lightly Cloudy & Humid
Very Light Wind
No Precip

Working now on identification

White Wing Bars - Thin Pointed Bill - Streaked yellow chest - white spots on tail feathers - yellow rump (is there anything w/ a yellow rump besides a YRW/ Magnolia?) Olive colored head, back and wings, Some indication of a possible white eye ring, need to examine closer.