Order: Passeriformes; Family: Parulidae; Genus: Geothlypis
Common Yellowthroat
A small, vocal New World warbler often found in wet, marshy areas. Known for its rounded tail and characteristic 'witchety-witchety-witchety' song.
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Plumage & appearance
Adult males have a bright yellow throat and breast, olive-colored back/wings, and a distinctive broad black facial mask bordered above by white or gray. Females lack the black mask and are duller in color.
Ecological significance
An important insectivore that helps control insect populations in wetland and shrubby habitats; also serves as a host to cowbird parasitism.
Conservation status
Least Concern (Population stable)
Observation tips
Look for them in low, dense vegetation near water or in tall grasses. They are often heard before they are seen; listen for their loud song and look for the male popping up briefly from the brush.
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