Field Markings

What to Look for -

  • Yellow throat

  • Plain olive above

  • Yellow undertail coverts

Female -

  • 1st yr. pale yellow or no yellow throat

  • Duller overall than male

  • May not be able to tell the difference between 1st yr female with 1st yr male

Male -

  • Black mask

  • 1st yr looks similar to female, but may have dark speckles on face