Also known as: Black-Masked Ground Warbler, Florida Yellowthroat, Belding's Yellowthroat, Salt marsh Yellowthroat
The Common Yellowthroat is a species of warbler that lives across North America to Central America. They are named for their bright yellow throats. Their plumage also includes olive wings, backs and tails. Males have an unmistakable broad black facial mask.
Common Yellowthroats feed primarly on insects. Their preferred breeding habitat is wetlands or other habitat near water.
A mnemonic device is something used to aid memory or learning. Sometimes birders 'translate' bird songs into mnemonics to help them remember which bird is singing a particular song. We've made a ... more
The Common Yellowthroat is one of our favorite warblers. They have been arriving here in northern Illinois these last few weeks and we see and hear them every time we go on ... more
A mnemonic device is something used to aid memory or learning. Sometimes birders 'translate' bird songs into mnemonics to help them remember which bird is singing a particular song. We've made a ... more
We're celebrating New World warblers! This diverse family has over 100 recognized species. Here are some extreme facts about these amazing feathered friends.
Smallest Warbler Species The smallest New World warbler is Lucy's ... more
