Species · GBIF taxon 2489670
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichasAlso known as Yellow Bandit, Maryland Yellowthroat, Yellow-breasted Warbler
Common yellowthroats are small, energetic warblers easily recognized by the male's striking black facial mask and bright yellow throat. They inhabit dense, tangled vegetation near wetlands, marshes, and wet meadows, where they forage low to the ground. Their loud, rhythmic song is a signature sound of North American wetlands throughout the spring and summer.
MigratoryVocalWetland-loving
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic cats
- Hawks
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss, window collisions, and nest parasitism by brown-headed cowbirds
HabitatsMarshes, wetlands, wet meadows, brushy fields, and shrubby forest edges
Life spanUp to 10 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyParulidae
- GenusGeothlypis
- SpeciesGeothlypis trichas
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for the song: Locate males by listening for their distinct, rolling song coming from low brush.
- Watch the edges: Scan low, tangled vegetation along marsh edges and pond borders where they actively forage.
- Use pishing: Attract these curious birds closer by making soft pish sounds from a respectful distance.
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