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Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: PARULIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A brilliant yellow-orange bird of southeastern wooded swamps, the Prothonotary Warbler is a striking sight.

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Appearance

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Adult Description

  • Large warbler, small songbird.
  • Head and chest deep yellow, almost orange.
  • Eyes black. Back greenish.
  • Wings gray and without wingbars.
  • Belly and undertail white.
  • White spots in tail.

Immature Description

Immature like adult, but duller and more greenish on back and head.

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