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Yellow-throated Warbler

Dendroica dominica

Length: 5.25 inches
Wingspan: 8.5 inches
Seasonality: Very rare visitor
ID Keys: Brilliant yellow throat, black and white head, white patch on side of neck, white underparts with black stripes on its sides
Yellow-throated Warbler - Dendroica dominica

The Yellow-throated Warbler is primarily a summer denizen of the Southeastern U.S., although it does range northward into some of the Midwestern states. There are breeding records of this species in Iowa, but no documented breeding in South Dakota, where they are only very rare visitors.

Habitat

Will breed in a variety of wooded habitats, but prefers live oaks, pines, and sycamores (depending on location).

Diet

Primarily insects and spiders.

Behavior

Primarily forages by climbing through the foliage in search of insects and spiders.

Breeding

Non-breeder in South Dakota

Song

Song Info Here

Migration

Summers throughout most of the Southeastern United States, up into the Midwest. Winters in the extreme Southeastern U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

Interactive eBird map

Click here to access an interactive eBird map of Yellow-throated Warbler sightings

Similar Species

Blackburnian Warbler, Townsend's Warbler

Conservation Status

Current populations generally stable, but range is reduced from historical levels.

Feeders

Will attend feeders for suet and bread crumbs.

Photo Information

May 16th, 2009 - Hiddenwood State Park, South Dakota - Dan Streifel

Further Information