I was walking past the front window yesterday afternoon, when I noticed this bird sitting on the porch rail. It always grabs my attention when one perches there, because it doesn't happen very often.

At first I thought it might be an American Goldfinch, but then I realized it doesn't have the black bars on its wings. Maybe it's a juvenile goldfinch? It's possible, but it doesn't look like others I've seen. Also, the beak and the eyes look slightly different to me.

I'm thinking it might be a type of warbler or flycatcher, but I haven't been able to match it to any pictures I've found. I even have some birdwatching software on my computer, but haven't had any luck with it. I'm thinking it's a juvenile of some sort, which may be why it's difficult to identify.

Whatever it is, it sure looks sweet. :)

Update: Sheldon has identified it as a female summer tanager. After doing some Googling, I've confirmed it. Thanks, Sheldon!

Great photos, i love them :-) proliv · 2008-05-08: 15:55

Cool pictures! Don't ask me, I can't even tell a duck from a goose! lol tbranscum · 2008-05-08: 15:55

I don't know- but he sure is lovely and you have some great photos!~ R urmysunshine · 2008-05-08: 17:06

great shots - pretty birdy pretty birdy! my365vision · 2008-05-08: 17:34

Nice post.... joycephotography · 2008-05-08: 18:00

The face looks similar to pics I've seen of yellow warblers, but their bodies look rounder. He's a cutie, though! lorinalynn · 2008-05-08: 18:02

I love the first one.. he does look sweet .. tweet! ????? · 2008-05-08: 18:13

I think it is pretty cool that yoiu know so many variety of the birds that hang out with you! Beagles3 · 2008-05-08: 18:46

it does look sweet! bird watching is totally crazy to me, i'm terrible at identifying them. i used to always whip out my father's binoculars and our two bird books that we had in the kitchen and try to figure out what was in our trees out back. i think i got as far as a chickadee and just made the rest up ~_^ good shots sista! BreezyOnTheEyes · 2008-05-08: 22:08

..such clear posts you have here...Lovely... curlyq60 · 2008-05-08: 22:44

I do think it's a Yellow Warbler -- and a juvenile or female. They are the only warblers with yellow undersides of their tails, which this one seems to have -- and the dark eye and lack of wing bars and other markings also speaks to this species. The breeding male has bright red streaks down his belly -- be on the lookout for him! He's gorgeous! gderuiter · 2008-05-09: 01:18

I like the last one. Great set. castaway · 2008-05-09: 03:52

Very cool shots, I really love the first. I've been doing a lot of bird watching myself lately... majikmonkee · 2008-05-09: 10:44

Great shots of a pretty little bird. Lynda · 2008-05-09: 13:21

female Summer tanager? ????? · 2008-05-09: 16:41

I agree with Sheldon, I think that's a Summer Tanager. How special! We don't get those here. Nice shots! Mermaid · 2008-05-11: 09:37

What a beautiful bird! KerBear · 2008-05-11: 12:54

Great post. Love the first shot:) ambersunsets · 2008-05-11: 15:40

she is so pure!the first one is perfect! diblanka · 2008-05-18: 11:11