Wood-Warblers

Prothonotary Warbler, Protonotaria citrea

Family Parulidae (Wood-Warblers)

Size: 5.5"

Season: Summer

Habitat: Wooded swamps

Also known as the golden swamp warbler, the prothonotary warbler is a fairly large warbler with a short tail, a relatively large head, and a long, sharp bill. The head and underparts are a rich yellow to yellow orange, and the undertail coverts are white. The wings and tail are blue gray and there is an olive-green mantle. Females and juveniles are paler overall with an olive cast to the head. Prothonotary warblers forage through the understory for insects. The adult male is illustrated.