Common YellowthroatCommon Yellowthroat -- South Dakota Birds
| Length: 5 inches | Wingspan: 8 inches | Seasonality: Summer |
| ID Keys: Male distinctive with black mask and yellow throat and chest. | ||
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
One of the most widespread and common warblers, and one of a handful that breeds in South Dakota. Common Yellowthroats are the only warblers that nest in marshes and wetlands, and can also be found in a wide variety of other brushy, wet habitats. While being quite common and vocal, they can be quite difficult to spot, as they often stay hidden amongst thick vegetation.
Habitat: Prefers dense thickets near water, such has thick wetland vegetation, shrubby streamsides, and brushy wet fields.
Diet: Primarily insects. Will occasionally feed on seeds.
Nesting: June and July.
Breeding Map: Breeding Bird Survey map
Song: Yellowthroat Song, also Yellowthroat Call
Migrations: Summers throughout most of the U.S. and the southern half of Canada. Winters near the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, the California coast, Mexico, and Central America.
Similar Species: Males are quite distinctive...possibly confused with Kentucky Warbler. Females can be confused with Mourning Warbler or Connecticut Warbler.
Status: Widespread and common, but with local declines due to habitat loss and degradation.
Further Information: 1) USGS Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Common Yellowthroat
2)
Cornell University's "All About Birds - Common Yellowthroat"
3) eNature.com -- Common Yellowthroat
Photo Information: May 28th, 2006 -- Atkins Slough near Tea, Lincoln County -- Terry Sohl
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This page was last edited on 02/03/08
