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Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: PARULIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

A striking small bird of eastern hardwood forests, the Hooded Warbler prefers forests with some shrub understory.

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Appearance

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Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Small songbird.
  • Underparts entirely yellow.
  • Back olive green.
  • Face yellow.
  • Male with black hood and bib.
  • Large white spots in tail.

Immature Description

Immature like adult, but with less black.

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  • Male
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    Hooded Warbler

    Male
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    Hooded Warbler

    Female
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