The chunky, colorful Yellow-throated Vireo is one of the most eye-catching of North America’s breeding vireos (the Blue-headed Vireo is also a contender.). It’s most notable for its bright yellow throat and breast, set off by broad yellow “spectacles” around the eyes. Other key ID features are greenish upperparts and gray wings with two bold white wingbars, and a white belly and undertail.
Like other vireos, the Yellow-throated has a thick, slightly hooked bill - a feature that distinguishes it from other yellow birds of similar size. What are some species that are often mistaken for the Yellow-throated Vireo?
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