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Setophaga petechia
Depending on subspecies, it may be between 10–18 cm (3.9–7.1 in) long, with an average wingspan of about 20 cm (7.9 in). They weigh 7–25 g (0.25–0.88 oz), varying between subspecies and whether on migration or not, globally averaging about 16 g (0.56 oz) but only 9–10 g (0.32–0.35 oz) in most breeding adults of the United States populations. The summer males of this group are generally the yellowest "warblers" wherever they occur. They are brilliant yellow below and golden-green above. There are usually a few wide washed-out rusty-red streaks on the breast and flanks. The various subspecies in this group mostly in brightness and size as per Bergmann's and Gloger's Rule
The Yellow Warbler, (Setophaga petechia) is a New World warbler species. Sensu lato, they make up the most widespread Setophaga species, breeding in almost the whole of North America and down to northern South America.
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thank you Maria dB and CoastalJHawk
lovely!
Very nice. Great pic.