Scientific Name: Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Population Estimate: 20M, Least Concern status
Range / Habitat: Breeds in cattail marshes in North America, mainly west of the Great Lakes. These birds migrate in the winter to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Field Notes: Adult male is primarily black with striking yellow head and breast; they have a white wing patch generally only visible in flight. The adult female is mainly brown with a dull yellow throat and breast.
Personal Notes: One of our favourite sights in the western US.
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