Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Physical Characteristics
Size
4.3-5.1 inches
Wingspan
5.9-7.5 inches
Weight
0.3-0.4 oz
Plumage
Males: bright yellow throat, black mask. Females: yellow throat, no mask
Distinctive Features
Males: bright yellow throat
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Marshes, wet thickets, brushy fields
🍽️ Diet
Insects, spiders
🦅 Behavior
Skulking in dense vegetation, cocks tail
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant
🎵 Sounds
Witchity-witchity-witchity' song
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Common Yellowthroats have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 4.3-5.1 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Common Yellowthroat sound like?
Common Yellowthroats make 'Witchity-witchity-witchity' song. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Common Yellowthroats live?
Common Yellowthroats inhabit marshes, wet thickets, brushy fields. Long-distance migrant
What do Common Yellowthroats eat?
The diet of Common Yellowthroats consists primarily of insects, spiders. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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