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Warblers, with their brilliantly colored feathers, are the tiny jewels of Ohio's bird families. They are very active -- constantly flittering around. Most are yellow with black and white markings. Their plumage varies considerably from spring to fall, juvenile to adult, and male to female. The tail is square, often with white markings. Warblers feed almost entirely on insects gleaned from leaves and twigs with their slender bills. Members of this family abound in any Ohio woodland or brushy area during the spring and fall migration seasons. In spring their buzzlike songs (not warbling) fill the air with a delightful chorus.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
Dendroica dominica
At-a-Glance
• Incubation: 12-13 days
• Clutch Size: 3-5 eggs
• Typical Foods: insects
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Description
The yellow-throated warbler has a bright yellow throat and a black and white facial pattern. The upperparts are gray and the underparts are white. The sexes are alike.
Habitat and Habits
This warbler breeds almost strictly along streams where large sycamores occur. They occasionally utilize upland stands of native pines in southern Ohio. Yellow-throated warblers return in early April, one of the earliest warblers to return. Their sweet song is a descending series of slurred whistles, normally delivered from high in the tree tops.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Nests are usually placed in clumps of moss or in pine needles. The eggs are green with purple spots. |
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