Common Yellowthroat

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Common Yellowthroat
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Copyright: angela LL (angela926) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 358 W: 8 N: 385] (1698)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 20:18
Viewed: 410
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a common Yellowthroat taken at the Wertheim Nature Refuge in Shirley New York.

A skulking masked warbler of wet thickets, the Common Yellowthroat is far more frequently heard than seen. Its "wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty" can be heard from the Yukon to Newfoundland, and from southern Florida to southern Mexico.

Description
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Small songbird.
Plain olive green back, wings, and tail.
Yellow throat and upper chest.
Male has distinctive black mask.

Size: 11-13 cm (4-5 in)
Wingspan: 15-19 cm (6-7 in)
Weight: 9-10 g (0.32-0.35 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male with black mask, female dull.

Sound
Song a musical "wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty." Call note a distinctive sharp "tchat."

topConservation Status
Not threatened or endangered, but is decreasing in many areas. Local nonmigratory populations in some areas face potential extinction from habitat loss and disturbance.

Other Names
Paruline masquée (French)
Mascarita común, Reinita gargan tiamarilla, Caretica, Cigüita enmascarada, Reinita pica tierra (Spanish)


Cool Facts

Nine species of yellowthroats currently are recognized, most living in Mexico, all with black masks and yellow throats. Even more recognizable forms exist, with 12 subspecies of the Common Yellowthroat described north of Mexico. Just what the boundaries are between species and subspecies in this taxonomic complex remains to be completely worked out.


As a small bird, the Common Yellowthroat is vulnerable to a large number of bird-eating predators, such as Merlins and Loggerhead Shrikes. Yellowthroats occasionally are captured and eaten by unusual predators too. Observations have been made of Chuck-will's-widow eating yellowthroats on migration, and one adult Common Yellowthroat was taken from the stomach of a largemouth bass.


The Common Yellowthroat is apparently monogamous within a breeding season and only infrequently will males be seen with two mates in their territory. Females, however, show no fidelity to their mates and often attract other males with their calls. The true genetic mating system of this species remains to be worked out.
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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-11 20:31]

Hi Angela,
Wonderful shot of this cute looking Yellowthroat with lovely colours and details on its plumage. Superb light and exposure levels and you have captured a fine pose here. I like the glint on its eye and the natural surrounding. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-05-11 20:41]

Hi Angela,

A wonderful shot of this pretty bird which I have not seen before. I love the pose and the sparkle in his eye. Lovely colors, good details and a beautiful setting.

Out of smiles - be back.

Jane

I ma quite bad at frames and have been called on it more than once...and on the other hand you seem to pull it off with no problems....very nice...You must have a bit of graphic artistry in you eh?
Bob

Splendida immagine, molto bella la composizione con le foglie che fanno da cornice all'uccellino colto in una bellissima posa, ottima nitidezza e bellissimi i particolari dell'occhio e del becco, magnifici i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hello Angela,
Excellent picture of this beautifull Yellowthroat.Beautifull light and colors,also good detail,
regards,
Nikos.

hello Angela

you did a very beautiful image of the Common Yellowthroat,
with fine POV and DOF, i love the pose of the bird
specially on the head's part, very beautiful luminosity
of the image with great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Angela,

That is a beautiful portrait of a Common Yellowthroat. I like the composition, lighting, colors and overall setting. You attained very good sharpness and detail even though this bird was hidden behind leaves - very nicely done.

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1266 W: 103 N: 4311] (19463)
  • [2008-05-14 10:12]

Hello Angela, what a great capture! I like the pose of little guy and the composition. It's sharp and the exposure is really fine, thanks!

Mario

Beautiful bird Angela, I like the way it's framed with the green leaves about..
Nice color, details, POV, pose, and a great catchlight :)
Well done & TFS,
Howard

What a beauty! I had the chance to see this bird only once in my life and I think that this is the nicest bird on earth :)! This is an excellent capture with very nice lighting, pose from your sweet model, details and exposure. Congrats!
Claudine

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