Paruline masquée— Quebec wildlife

The common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) is a New World warbler. It is an abundant breeder in North America, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico. In the northern parts of its range the birds are migratory, wintering in the southern parts of the breeding range, Central America and the West Indies. Southern forms are largely resident. Historically, it has also been known as the "yellow bandit", Maryland yellow-throat, and yellow-breasted warbler.

Description

Common yellowthroats are small songbirds that have olive backs, wings and tails, yellow throats and chests, and white bellies. Adult males have black face masks which stretch from the sides of the neck across the eyes and forehead, which are bordered above with white or gray. Females are similar in appearance, but have paler underparts and lack the black mask. Immature birds are similar in appearance to the adult female. First-year males have a faint black mask which darkens completely by spring. The subspecies mainly differ in the males' facial patterns and the brightness of the yellow underparts. The southwestern subspecies of this bird are the brightest and the yellowest below. The song is a loud twichety twichety twichety twich. Its call is a soft jip. Measurements: Length: 11–13 cm (4.3–5.1 in) Wingspan: 15–19 cm (5.9–7.5 in) Weight: 7.6–15.5 g (0.27–0.55 oz)