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Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

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Illustration of Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina)

The Hooded Warbler is a small songbird with a striking yellow body and a distinctive black hood in males. Its cheerful song is often heard in the underbrush during the breeding season.

Habitat
Deciduous forests and shrubby areas.
Diet
Insects and berries.
How common
Uncommon

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