Golden-cheeked Warbler Similar Species Comparison

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Golden-cheeked Warbler

  • Golden-cheeked Warbler Male
    Male

    Males have a bright yellow face with a black eyeline and a black throat. Underparts, including the tail are white.

    © Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, May 11, 2020
  • Golden-cheeked Warbler Female
    Female

    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.

    © Lila Theis | Macaulay LibraryTexas, May 30, 2020
  • Male

    © Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 21, 2008
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  • Golden-cheeked Warbler Male
    Male

    The yellow face, black eyeline, and black throat on males is distinctive.

    © Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, May 11, 2020
  • Golden-cheeked Warbler Female
    Female

    From above females are grayish olive with faint streaking down the back. The 2 white wingbars contrast with the gray wings.

    © Jeff Osborne | Macaulay LibraryTexas, June 10, 2020
  • Female

    © Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008
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  • Golden-cheeked Warbler Male
    Male

    Breeds in juniper-oak woodlands of central Texas.

    © Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, May 11, 2020
  • Male

    © Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008
    Not all videos have sound
  • Female

    © Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008
    Not all videos have sound
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    New World Warblers(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Parulidae)

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