The Common Yellowthroat is one of the most abundant warblers in North America, found in marshes and dense shrubs across the continent. The male's bold black mask and bright yellow throat are unmistakable; his 'witchety-witchety-witchety' song is a hallmark of wetland edges. Females lack the mask and are often mistaken for other species.
Best time to see a Common Yellowthroat
The best time to see a Common Yellowthroat is April–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 56,161 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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