Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas
A common breeder in the Montreal area with preference for marshes and wetlands found within dense vegetation and shrubs. Winters in the South of the USA, Mexico and Caribbean Islands. The bird feeds on insects captured in dense vegetation or sometimes midair.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Passeriformes > Parulidae
Names in different Languages
German | Weiden-Gelbkehlchen |
English | Common Yellowthroat |
French | Paruline masquée |
Spanish | Mascarita común |
How to Identify
The yellow throat is a distinctive characteristic for this bird. Males have a black mask.
Where When to Spot
I observed this species in more rural areas and parks.
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Parc de la Frayère | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Tadoussac | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of Common Yellowthroat


