Yellow Rumped Warbler - Myrtle Sub Species

Description:

from USGS site Identification Tips: Length: 4.75 inches Small, active bird Bright yellow rump Thin, pointed bill-but sturdier and thicker than most warblers White spots in tail Winters farther north than other warblers Eastern (formerly called "Myrtle Warbler") and western forms (formerly called "Audubon's Warbler") were previously separate species Breeding range of Myrtle Warbler Breeding range of Audubon's Warbler Adult male-eastern(Myrtle Warbler): Black mask White supercilium and broken eye ring Small, yellow, crown patch Blue-gray crown, nape, back and wing coverts with black streaks White throat Yellow patch at side of breast Black patches on upper breast extend as streaks onto flanks White underparts White wing bars