Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea)

Spring Bird Migration USA 03

This visit to Maggee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ohio is the first time that I have seen the Prothonotary Warbler. It is quite different from most other Warblers to look at as it does not have a distinctive cap or stripes along the body. Yes it does have a distinctive shade of yellow, as do many warblers. In fact the name is because the plumage represents the yellow of robes once worn by papal clerks.

It was often seen on the ground, which is quite muddy, flipping over leaves looking for that tasty bug to eat.

The Prothonotary warbler migrates from South America from mangrove to the central and eastern states for the summer, to find a partner and breed, usually in hardwood swamps.

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Gear: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, Nikkor Z TC-1.4*

Also in the series

Cape May Warbler (Setophaga Tigrina)

Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)

Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)

Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)

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