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The
Common Yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas, is a New World
warbler. It is an abundant breeder in North America from
southern Canada to central Mexico. Northern races are
migratory, wintering in the southern parts of the breeding
range, Central America and the West Indies. Southern forms
are largely resident. This species is a very rare vagrant
to western Europe. The Common Yellowthroat has a brown
back, yellow throat and white belly. The summer male has
a black facemask, bordered above with gray. Females are
similar, but lack the black mask. There are 13 races,
which differ mainly in the male's face pattern and the
brightness of the yellow underparts. The southwestern
forms are the brightest and most yellow below. The breeding
habitat is marshes and other wet areas with dense low
vegetation. They may also be found in other areas with
dense shrub, but are less common in dry areas. |
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The
Common Yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas, is a New World
warbler. It is an abundant breeder in North America from
southern Canada to central Mexico. Northern races are
migratory, wintering in the southern parts of the breeding
range, Central America and the West Indies. Southern forms
are largely resident. This species is a very rare vagrant
to western Europe. The Common Yellowthroat has a brown
back, yellow throat and white belly. The summer male has
a black facemask, bordered above with gray. Females are
similar, but lack the black mask. There are 13 races,
which differ mainly in the male's face pattern and the
brightness of the yellow underparts. The southwestern
forms are the brightest and most yellow below. The breeding
habitat is marshes and other wet areas with dense low
vegetation. They may also be found in other areas with
dense shrub, but are less common in dry areas. |
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