![]() ![]() This page is not concerned with migratory birds who are seen passing through on their way to somewhere else these are birds that will show up in your backyard or in the park because they’re here for the winter, or here for the spring and summer. A medium-sized (5-6 inches) wood warbler, the Yellow-rumped Warbler occurs in two geographically-linked color groups. Either way, driven by seasons, by the availability of food or absence of predators for breeding, birds move around. Motacilla coronata Linnaeus, 1766 Dendroica coronata (Linnaeus, 1766) Motacilla coronata Linnaeus, 1766 Dendroica coronata (Linnaeus, 1766). ![]() These migratory forms (Myrtle and Audubon’s) occur in most of Canada and in every U.S. Affectionately known to bird watchers as butterbutts, Yellow-rumped Warblers are abundant migrants that flood through North America each spring and fall. The Audubons subspecies has a yellow throat and lacks the dark mask. A quick guide to the four forms of Yellow-rumped Warbler. Some migrate over hard-to-believe distances, others shift between close-together mountains and valleys. The yellow-rumped warbler (Setophaga coronata) is a widespread North American bird found throughout the continent. These are the Myrtle subspecies of Yellow-rumped Warbler. ( Remember, you can click on these images to enlarge them.)īirds move around. Either way such birds are here and they’re rewarding to see and identify. Overview: The Yellow-breasted Chat is a unique member of the New World warbler family, and is fairly common to see around Southern California and at Ballona. Some migratory individuals, because our SoCal weather is so balmy, decide to stick around all year one year, or move in permanently. Sometimes it’s because they are particularly shy and only come out of hiding to look for a mate, or because there simply aren’t many of them in our area. On the other hand, they do appear from time to time. The male has a yellow cap during the breeding season (April-August, two left-most. Most Audubons have a yellow throat, but dull immature females can be off-white. Both males and females usually display a yellow throat, rump, and flanks. There are plenty of birds who aren’t usually seen in urban yards or parks. All plumages show a bright yellow rump and yellow on the sides. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |