I'm hoping this is a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher?

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I'm hoping this is a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher?

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Today. Chicago. Montrose Point.
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I don't see the expected wingbars. The bill appears too short, and the lower mandible looks dark, not orangish.

Eastern Phoebe, maybe?
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I think Yellow-bellied Flycatcher is correct. Wingbars can be seen in the fourth photo. Eyering rules out phoebe.
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