yellowthroat
noun
yel·low·throat
| \ ˈye-lō-ˌthrōt
, ˈye-lə-\
, ˈye-lə-\
Definition of yellowthroat
: any of several largely olive American warblers (genus Geothlypis)
especially
: one (G. trichas) with yellow breast and throat and in the male a black mask
Examples of yellowthroat in a Sentence
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Also among reports were a smattering of warblers: ovenbird, black-and-white, common yellowthroat, American redstart, yellow, and pine. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bird sightings," 29 July 2019 In the fields a pair of common yellowthroats foraged at ground level. — Taylor Piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge is a perfect spot for leisurely birding | Charlotte Observer," 4 May 2018 This is a great time to head out looking for the common yellowthroat. — Ernie Cowan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Yellowthroat colorful when not hiding in brush," 13 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yellowthroat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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