Habitat ⁵

Most common in mixed riparian forests and stands of Balsam Poplar.

Distribution ⁵

Yukon: Restricted to the southeast, as far west as Rancheria.
North America: Breeds throughout much of the southern boreal forest from Yukon to the Maritimes and the northeastern USA south to Virginia.
Global: Winters from central Mexico to central Panama and the West Indies.

Distinguishing Features ⁵

Distinctive male is blackish above, with white eyebrow and black cheek patch, white wing patch, yellow rump; and broad white tail patches. Underparts bright yellow, with black streaks on breast and sides; and tail crossed by a band of white that is diagnostic in any plumage. Female duller, with reduced striping beneath; has two wing bars.

Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) Labrado ⁵

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Laura Gooch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/lgooch/6121553125/
2. (c) Dave Fletcher, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/23516965@N00/506811735
3. (c) Vicki DeLoach, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/vickisnature/8035584541/
4. (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/jroldenettel/8037700351/
5. (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNaturalist.ca taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• CalPhotos
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• NBN Atlas
• VertNet
• Xeno-canto

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