09/07/2026
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
This striking little songbird is easily recognized by the male’s bright yellow throat and breast, olive-colored back, and distinctive black facial mask bordered by a pale stripe.
Common Yellowthroats are found throughout much of North America, often inhabiting marshes, wetlands, brushy fields, and dense vegetation. They primarily feed on insects and other small invertebrates.
Their distinctive song is often described as “wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty, wich.”