About the Common Yellowthroat
The common yellowthroat is a New World warbler. It is an abundant breeder in North America, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico. In the northern parts of its range the birds are migratory, wintering in the southern parts of the breeding range, Central America and the West Indies. Southern forms are largely resident. Historically, it has also known as the "yellow bandit", Maryland yellow-throat, and yellow-breasted warbler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Geothlypis trichas |
| Species Codes | comyel, COYE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Yellowthroat belong to?
The Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Yellowthroat?
The common yellowthroat is a New World warbler. It is an abundant breeder in North America, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico. In the northern parts of its range the birds are migratory, wintering in the southern parts of the breeding range, Central America and the West Indies. Southern...
Where can I report a Common Yellowthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Yellowthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comyel, or on iNaturalist.
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