Witchety-witchety-witchery-witchery-witch
This song signifies the Common Yellowthroat, a warbler that isn't always out in the open. It deliberately makes itself scarce, if it is in the vicinity of its nest. They will often hop out of the nest and run along the ground to keep its location under wraps.
The male wears his black mask well and has a bright yellow throat. These warblers are often in the confines of marshes, weeds, reeds, within willows, brush, and tall grass. There are four regional types that differ to some degree, mostly in assorted coloration, but size matters, too, when it comes to these males. There is also a minor difference in dialect. Groupings include the Eastern, West, Southwest, and Pacific varieties. They prefer wet areas, but have been seen in drier locations, as well.
Male Common Yellowthroat
Boomer Lake Park, 2014
These warblers are quite frequently on the move, flitting from grass to plant and back, climbing up and down weed stems, catching insects in midair. Flights are short, and the female is rarely observed.
Wood warblers such as these will dine upon seeds, insects, spiders, and assorted larvae. The nest is built by the female on the ground, usually under assorted vegetation or leaves, or within a short distance from the ground with what resembles a roof.
Juvenile Male Common Yellowthroat
Santa Ana NWR, TX 2017
It is a widespread species, found all over the country and in southern Canada and Mexico. It may winter from southern Texas to the northern portion of South America.
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