male common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) Males are easily recognized by their distinctive black “mask,” which contrasts with the bird's bright yellow throat. (more) common yellowthroat bird Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/common-yellowthroat Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Geothlypis trichas, Maryland yellowthroat, yellow bandit Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer, John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Also called: Maryland yellowthroat or yellow bandit (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How large is the common yellowthroatu2019s geographic range? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The breeding range of the common yellowthroat is among the largest of any North American warbler. It extends from southern Alaska east across the breadth of Canada to Labrador and Newfoundland, and south throughout all of the contiguous United States to Mexico. Many birds also overwinter in the southern U.S., Mexico, and the West Indies." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are the main predators of common yellowthroats? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Common yellowthroats are vulnerable to a variety of predators because they build their nests close to the ground in shrubs. In the nest, young and old alike may be preyed upon by snakes, raccoons, and opossums. During flight, they may be taken by shrikes, kestrels, and merlins. Their nests are also parasitized by brown-headed cowbirds, which deposit eggs in their nests to trick common yellowthroats into raising cowbird chicks as their own." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the conservation status of the common yellowthroat? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The common yellowthroat is classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN due to its extensive range, adaptability, and large population of about 77 million adult birds. Trends suggest, however, that this population has declined by roughly 4 percent during the 2010s, though such a drop in overall numbers is not concerning enough to cause the bird to be reclassified as a threatened species." } } ] } Top Questions How large is the common yellowthroat’s geographic range? The breeding range of the common yellowthroat is among the largest of any North American warbler. It extends from southern Alaska east across the breadth of Canada to Labrador and Newfoundland, and south throughout all of the contiguous United States to Mexico. Many birds also overwinter in the southern U.S., Mexico, and the West Indies.

　　What are the main predators of common yellowthroats? Common yellowthroats are vulnerable to a variety of predators because they build their nests close to the ground in shrubs. In the nest, young and old alike may be preyed upon by snakes, raccoons, and opossums. During flight, they may be taken by shrikes, kestrels, and merlins. Their nests are also parasitized by brown-headed cowbirds, which deposit eggs in their nests to trick common yellowthroats into raising cowbird chicks as their own.

　　What is the conservation status of the common yellowthroat? The common yellowthroat is classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN due to its extensive range, adaptability, and large population of about 77 million adult birds. Trends suggest, however, that this population has declined by roughly 4 percent during the 2010s, though such a drop in overall numbers is not concerning enough to cause the bird to be reclassified as a threatened species.

　　common yellowthroat, (Geothlypis trichas), species of North American warblers easily recognized by the distinctive black “mask” worn by males that contrasts with a bright yellow throat. The geographic range of the common yellowthroat is one of the largest of any North American warbler. The species nests in a variety of habitats, including marshes, wetlands, grasslands, forests, savannas, and thickets from southern Alaska east to Labrador and Newfoundland and south to Mexico. Many birds overwinter in the southern United States, Mexico, and the West Indies. During the course of their nocturnal spring and fall migrations, common yellowthroats are known for crashing ...(100 of 1141 words)

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