Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens)

Spring Bird Migration USA 06

There are three types of “Black-throated” Warblers: Green, Blue and Gray. The colour in the name refers to the colour of the plumage on the top of the head and down the back.

The Black-throated Green Warbler is olive-green, white below, with yellow faces and black on the front. Adult males are stunning, with a bright yellow face and extensive black on the throat turning to black streaks on the flanks. Two bright white wingbars are a distinguishing mark amongst Warblers.

Their migration is usually around the Gulf of Mexico (although some fly straight across the Gulf) from the southern tip of Florida, central Carribean countries, the North of South America and Mexico. They migrate through the southern and central states to summer in the north-eastern states and the southern parts of the Canadian Provinces, except British Columbia

Gear: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, Nikkon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.66 VR S, Nikkon Z TC-1.4*, RRS Monopod and Head.

Also in the spring migration series:

Black-and-White Warbler (Mniotilta varia)

Cape May Warbler (Setophaga Tigrina)

Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)

Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea)

Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)

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