Adult male © Brad Imhoff eBird S68190650 Macaulay Library ML 229562501
Female © Pam Linge
Female/immature © Fernando Burgalin Sequeria
Adult male © Brad Imhoff
Female/immature © Denny Swaby

Kentucky Warbler Geothlypis formosa

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Identification

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Shy warbler of deciduous forest with thick understory. Often found in swampy areas or near slow-moving streams. Bright yellow below with olive back. Telltale black mask set off by yellow spectacles and throat. All plumages show face pattern; adult males boldest with black crown, females and immatures duller with grayish or olive crown. In the breeding season, more often heard than seen. Song is a series of 4-8 loud, rich, rolling notes "preet, preet, preet, preet." Can perch high when singing, otherwise stays near the ground.

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