Males have a bright yellow face with a black eyeline and a black throat. Underparts, including the tail are white.
Females look similar to males, but are often paler with only a few black feathers on the throat. Note 2 white wingbars and black streaking on the flanks.
The yellow face, black eyeline, and black throat on males is distinctive.
From above females are grayish olive with faint streaking down the back. The 2 white wingbars contrast with the gray wings.
Breeds in juniper-oak woodlands of central Texas.
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An average-sized warbler, with thin bill and medium-length tail.
Larger than a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, smaller than a Song Sparrow.
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