The Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) is a striking songbird native to southeastern North America[1][2]. This small migratory species is easily recognizable by its bright yellow throat and chest, contrasting with its gray upperparts and white underparts[2]. The bird's face features a distinctive black and white pattern, including a prominent white eyebrow stripe[1].
Yellow-throated Warblers are known for their early spring arrival, often reaching their breeding grounds in Tennessee by late March[1]. They prefer two main habitats: heavily wooded stream bottomlands or forested wetlands, and drier upland coniferous or mixed forests[1]. These warblers are often found foraging high in the canopy, particularly in sycamore, pine, and cypress trees[1][3].
Their diet primarily consists of insects and spiders, which they glean from tree branches and bark crevices[1][4]. During breeding season, females construct cup-shaped nests on horizontal branches, typically 15 to 60 feet above the ground[1]. The species is known to occasionally raise two broods in a single year[1].
The Yellow-throated Warbler's song is described as a series of clear, descending whistles, often delivered from treetops[1][4]. This distinctive vocalization, combined with their unique appearance, makes them a favorite among birdwatchers, though their tendency to stay high in the canopy can make observation challenging[3][4].
黃喉林鶯（Setophaga dominica）是一種引人注目的鳴禽，原產於北美東南部。這種小型候鳥很容易辨認，因為它有明亮的黃色喉嚨和胸部，與灰色的上體和白色的下體形成鮮明對比。這種鳥的臉部有獨特的黑白花紋，包括一條顯眼的白色眉線。
黃喉林鶯以早春到達而聞名，通常在3月底就能抵達田納西州的繁殖地。它們喜歡兩種主要棲息地：茂密的溪流底地或森林濕地，以及較乾燥的高地針葉林或混合林。這些林鶯常常在樹冠高處覓食，特別是在梧桐樹、松樹和柏樹上。
它們的飲食主要由昆蟲和蜘蛛組成，牠們會從樹枝和樹皮縫隙中捕食。在繁殖季節，雌鳥會在水平的樹枝上建造杯狀巢穴，通常在離地15到60英尺高的地方。這個物種有時一年會養育兩窩幼鳥。
黃喉林鶯的歌聲被描述為一系列清晰的下降音調，通常從樹頂發出。這種獨特的聲音，加上它們獨特的外表，使它們成為觀鳥愛好者的最愛，儘管它們傾向於停留在高處的樹冠中，這使得觀察變得具有挑戰性。
Citations:
[1] https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/birds/forest-birds/yellow-throated-warbler.html
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-throated_warbler
[3] https://www.birdwatchingacademy.com/yellow-throated-warbler/
[4] https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/yellow-throated-warbler
[5] https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/wildaboutpages/wildaboutbirds/wildaboutbirdswoodwarblers/p-z/wabyellowthroatedwarbler.html
[6] https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-throated_Warbler/id
[7] https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-throated-warbler
[8] https://www.birdweb.org/Birdweb/bird/yellow-throated_warbler
