Adult han © Ezra Staengl eBird S56180214 Macaulay Library ML 168328191
Hun/immatur han © Luke Seitz
Hun/immatur han © William Higgins
Hun/immatur han © Brian Lowry
Adult han © Jay McGowan
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Adult han © Keenan Yakola
Adult han © Zoe Finney
Habitat © Tim Lenz

Ildsanger Setophaga fusca

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Identification

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Always a fan favorite; known for its flame-orange throat that seems to glow even through fog and rain. Triangular black cheek patch and oddly shaped white wing patch are also distinctive. Females and immatures are washed-out versions of males—look for yellowish throat and triangular dark cheek patch. Prefers coniferous or mixed forests, but can be found in any wooded habitat during migration. Winters in mountains of northern South America. Forages for insects, often near treetops.

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