Detail from painting by Terry O'Nele.
All copyrights of Song Bird artwork retained by the artist. No reproduction of any part without permission of the artist.
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The male Black-throated
Green Warbler is distinctive with its black throat, yellow
face, and olive crown. Within most of its eastern United States range, it is unlikely
to be confused with any other species. Males of other western species are somewhat
similar: Hermit Warbler has a yellow crown, Golden-cheeked Warbler has a black crown
and eyeline, Townsend's Warbler has black cheeks. In fall, the yellow face of the
Black-throated Green barely contrasts with the greener crown and cheeks. Blackburnian
Warbler has a darker crown and cheeks and white streaks on the back. Townsend's Warbler
also has darker cheeks. Hermit Warbler has a more uniformly yellow head and less
streaking on the sides.
Migration and winter range
The Black-throated
Green Warbler is often seen in the Coastal Bend.
Food
Fruits, seeds,
cones. Carnivore – eats animal tissue.
Nest
A cup made up
of plant materials, lined with feathers.
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