I had the pleasure of studying the excellent photos others took. (Thanks, Steve Rash).
-- The lores are bright yellow.
There is a black line parallel and just below the lores.
The rest of the "spectacles" (partial eye-ring) are lighter yellow than the lores.
But this individual is not "white-eyed", as the IRIS is DARK, a feature of 1st winter individuals. (Sibley)
This individual is of the White-eyed Vireo species, but will not have a WHITE EYE (iris) until it matures.
Which other Colorado (or ABA) species show a white iris?
Joe Roller, Denver
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